fermented whole berry (1/3 stalks) in tiny stainless half ton fermenters
Fresh nuances slowly emerge over a few minutes in the glass giving a progressive balsamicity made up of withered white flowers and mandarin juice blended with the green tones of peppermint
this is a complete wine now but could age for several decades more
expect blackberry and aniseed with touches of mint
1btl x 2021 Samuel Billaud - Montée de Tonnerre
Roger Sabon Chteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2020 Current Live fermented whole berry (1/3 stalks)Critic tasting note: (2020 vintage) "Flowers, black cherries, black raspberries, and plums produce the nose. Soft, lush and creamy on the palate, the wine has polish, vibrancy and freshness from start to finish. The wine was produced blending 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah. Drink from 2023 2035." 93 100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider