Jean Gautreau Brut Zero offering concentrated dark berry

offering concentrated dark berry

smoky minerals and black pepper

It is amazing that such high quality sources have not already been plucked by Australia’s giant wine corporations

This red reveals both power and finesse

and peppery nuances define the aromatics

Jean Gautreau Brut Zero offering concentrated dark berryThe 1996 Cuve Jean Gautreau is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc picked between September 23 and October 8. It has an attractive blackberry and iris bouquet, flecks of truffle and smoke emerging with aeration, and displays more charm than the 1995. The plush but not overbearing palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, a neat line of acidity and a subtle touch of spice on the finish. Tasted at the vertical tasting at