Drink now through 2003

This is one of the top releases from Piedmont this year

underbrush and gunflint notes

The generosity in both style and yield of 2011 was welcome here as elsewhere after the challenges and small crop of 2010

6% Cabernet Franc (from South Africa)

Jean Noel Gagnard, Santenay Clos Tavannes other_regions_australia Drink now through 2003This is the first wine to display any appreciable level of wood influence though it is very subtle and easily allows the cool but ripe aromas of plum, dark cherry liqueur and soft earth aromas to shine. The exceptionally rich and generously proportioned flavors exude a fine bead of minerality on the pit fruit inflected finish. This excellent and recommended effort will also require at least some patience. 91 2024+