(exclusively from Les Grands Champs as Les Pluchots was recently replanted)

they used less new oak barrels

Les Athets

black cherry liqueur and floral notes

” But sheer density doesn’t seem to render the layers harder to separate

Mount Eden Vineyards, Pinot Noir Vintage:2015 (exclusively from Les Grands ChampsThe 2015 Pinot Noir Estate showcases Mount Eden's darker, brooding side with a smoldering nose of dried black fruits, damp earth, tobacco leaves and cracked leather. It is supple and round in texture, with soft acidity lightly bracing the edges of the palate. It is initially inward and closed on the finish before unclenching and continuing the savory, earth driven style found throughout. This is a contemplative vintage that could be in an awkward