gravel & sandstone

An elegant effort

full and sweet flavors that offer a bit more phenolic ripeness and concentration as well as better finishing intensity

So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage

which eventually leaves traces of lime zest

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale other_regions_italy gravel & sandstone(100% grenache from La Crau) Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry preserves, flowers, fruit pit and sassafras. Sweet, palate staining black raspberry and mulberry flavors are framed by velvety tannins and become spicier and more energetic on the back end. Big and gripping but surprisingly graceful wine with very good finishing lift and precision. This saw no new oak. Josh Raynolds