Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy raspberries

raspberries

The 2005 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wine of contrasts

redcurrant and violet on the nose

but it is concentrated and successful for a right bank 2002

The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging

Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy raspberriesThe 2017 Clos Cantenac was picked before the rainfall in early September though, two parcels suffered some frost damage that needed to be carefully sorted out. It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages. It offers tightly wound blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, lightly spiced black