intense and beautifully delineated mineral-driven flavors are less rich but more powerful and more complex on the strikingly long finish

round and textured mouthfeel that terminates in a youthfully austere and reasonably long finale

This needs to develop more depth but it should have no trouble accomplishing that if it is allowed at least 5 to 7 years of bottle age

and impressive concentration

(from 60+ year old vines

Chene Bleu, Abelard other_regions intense and beautifully delineated mineral-drivenRipe and enticing, offering layers of fig, dark currant and blackberry fruit that are well steeped but still detailed, woven with notes of anise, warm tobacco and roasted alder. Delivers a broad feel on the finish, with the wood playing a prominent role. Very solid. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2022. 75 cases imported. JM