“This is rather lovely, with excellent aromatics and fine tannins, giving a sense of flex and precision. There is no question that the fruit has structure and density, with focused cassis and tobacco notes and a touch of slate. It also has impressive length on the palate.
The fruit is at the fresher end of the spectrum, as is true for most wines in 2017, but it is clearly successful. Hubert de Boüard is a consultant at this estate, owned by Edouard Miailhe, with winemaker Marjolaine DeFrance. There was no frost here, and the season was two weeks ahead of normal. Harvested from 19 September to 5 October
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