vanillin and orchard fruit add nuance to a forward

this is an excellent long-term and delicious Saint-Estèphe

maple syrup and roasted nuts

which is a bit more forward and oxidative than it usually is

raspberry and floral pastille flavors that turn deeper and spicier as the wine opens up

Racines, Sainte Rose Pinot Noir Brut Zero vanillin and orchard fruit addProprietary name. One third whole bunch. This blend follows the US model of barrel selection. So this is from the best barrels or rather the ones that go together best. 3,000 bottles produced. A little more tension than the regular bottling and really very nice. Ripe but not sweet. (JR)