Nose
A lifted bouquet reveals fruits of the forest and violet, accompanied by earthy savoury characters, aniseed and mocha.
Palate
On the palate, cassis and red fruits, particularly vibrant raspberry, take centre stage. In its youth this wine still shows some powerful tannin, albeit in a velvet glove. As the wine opens, layers of savoury complexity reveal charcuterie, earth, spice, and chalky minerality. The wine finishes with impressive length and notes of cedary oak and dark bitter cocoa.
Growing Conditions
Ironstone gravels, sand and clay
Harvest
27th March at 13.0 Baumé
Winemaking
Hand plunged in a small open top fermenter; a total of 12 days on skins to promote good extraction and structural development. Ageing: Matured for 20 months in oak. Barrels: French oak barrels, 50% new & 50% second use.
Aging
10-12 years
Food Pairing
Charcuterie, Italian sausage with soft polenta and standing rib roast.
