Fleur Cardinale other_regions lavished over a streamlined mouthfeel

lavished over a streamlined mouthfeel

More subtle though still prominent oak can be found on the much more reserved red currant and dark berry-suffused nose that displays an astonishing array of spice

A much spicier mix features notes of both red and dark pinot fruit

I was mildly surprised to find a bit of reduction in the bottled version though not enough to completely hide the otherwise ripe

Fleur Cardinale other_regions lavished over a streamlined mouthfeelThis for me has a better balance than the 2009, same alcohol but here it is effortlessly eaten up by the rich dark fruits, with cassis, blueberry, bilberry and blackberry all apparent, with texture and juice. Its gourmet, with a black chocolate, slightly bitter edge, even with traces of menthol as the Cabernets take the lead here. Small yield at 36hl ha. Harvest October 18 right through to November 5, which sounds extreme but bear in mind this is the