but on July 19th everything changed and the year was saved by some 40 liters of rain

Les Platières

palate coating and sappy medium-bodied flavors that are firm

aggressive tannins make themselves felt on the attenuated finish

vitality and lingering salinity

Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy Vintage:2021 but on July 19th everythingNotes of herbal tea, crushed anise, red currant and a plethora of floral elements gives way to impressively dense, powerful and muscular flavors that flash good minerality on the balanced but, somewhat surprisingly, short finish. This may well harmonize as there is no obvious reason why the length should be any different. Odd.