Jean-Paul Balland Sancerre Rouge 2022

Jean-Paul Balland Sancerre Rouge 2022Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Tasting Notes: A brilliant Burlat cherry red appearance, beautifully intense, include a purple fringe. Fine and greedy concentration of black fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry), spices (pepper) with a hint of toffee. Upon aeration, a complex strength with a mature expression and rich aromas of stewed fruits, spices (cinnamon), vanilla and cedar. Very aromatic wealth. Full bodied attack

Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Leognan

notes of black fruit and thyme with slight hints of vanilla

the result of 17 months oak maturation

Varietal: 60% Syrah & 40% Grenache

light chocolate

perfectly balanced between ripe touches and fresh sensations

Enjoy now or cellar for 5-7 years

spice and savouriness which persist through to a long dry finish

Rounded palate with creamy texture

Smooth with fresh citrus characters and a warm richness balanced by a crisp acidity

chocolate and coffee notes dominate

The wine is powerful