The fine reductive notes (shellfish) weave their spell
The structure is fine & the mid-palate is rounded - its elements
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
1btl x 2021 Samuel Billaud - Montée de Tonnerre
Roger Sabon Chteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2020 Current Live The fine reductive notes (shellfish)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