2021 | Law Estate Wines 'Audacious' | Paso Robles Champagne Francis Verrier fragrances of blackcurrant and cherry

fragrances of blackcurrant and cherry and on the mouth is smooth with silky tannins

This wine will rely as much on its acidity as on its tannins for longevity

the 2019 Coquet Gran Reserva Brut Nature mixes grapes from their own vineyards with purchased ones but is produced with the same care as the rest of the range—fermented and kept in stainless steel

it is both broad-shouldered and balanced and glides to a seductively long finish

2021 | Law Estate Wines 'Audacious' | Paso Robles Champagne Francis Verrier fragrances of blackcurrant and cherryThe 2021 Audacious is an interesting mix of 35% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carignan, and 18% Syrah that spent 22 months in 58% new French oak. Its deep plum hue gives way to full bodied aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, leather, peppery herbs, and chalky minerality. It's balanced, has a terrific mid palate, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish. It's another seriously good wine from this team that has so much to love.