A rare Saint-Emilion Grand Cru made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is still rather oaky at this point in its development, but also shows a streak of sweet, ripe blackberry fruit enabling it to achieve balance. Notes of toast and spices lend complexity for now, but this will be even better in a couple of years.
This shows a golden hue that could be surprising in a young wine, but there’s not a hint of oxidation beyond what’s to be expected from fermentation and aging in 400-liter new French oak barrels. Rich fruit recalling baked apples is deeply flavored and nicely accented with subtle spice and vanilla notes from the oak, resulting in a very successful, distinctive Chardonnay offering strong value.
Cigar leaf and espresso demand attention while graphite grabs the teeth on first pass. Tannins are amply displayed, and the wine bears a fine structure within a streamlined frame.
Cigar leaf and espresso demand attention while graphite grabs the teeth on first pass. Tannins are amply displayed, and the wine bears a fine structure within a streamlined frame.
Vanilla cedar exhibits its toasty side, lifted by concentrated black cherry and roasted coffee. An expressive, well-structured Merlot, with vivid acidity. The silky finish offers a hint of spice and melting dark chocolate-cherry ganache.
Taste the barrels, the soil, and the mineral tones of rain on wet stone. An expressive red with notes of Worcestershire, roasted coffee, and blackberry tea.
It isn’t easy to grow and craft a Pinot that is soft in texture without seeming formless, nor one that shows fine freshness of fruit but also savory undertones to provide complexity. Dark cherry fruit offers notable flavor impact though the wine isn’t physically heavy, and undertones of damp earth and cola make this enduringly interesting to drink.
This shows character on the ripe and restrained side of the global Sauvignon Blanc spectrum, crafted in a style that will be welcomed by those who tend to find the variety a bit too pungent and tart for their taste. However, its muted but still evident herbal aromas contribute varietal character, with flavors recalling ripe melons offset by an edge of citrus acidity.