slow-building tannins

with outstanding depth and a hint of youthful bitterness to the superconcentrated flavors of black raspberry and spices

there is even better density and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that are notably less refined though they are more muscular and particularly so on the robust and borderline rustic finale

but it's gorgeously perfumed

sandy soils

Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Size:12x750ml slow-building tanninsBright violet. Mineral accented cherry, dark berry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive, cracked pepper and licorice. Seamless and broad on the palate, offering juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and livelier with air. A subtle floral pastille note appears on the clinging finish, which shows good delineation and harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds