Soft and silky with exotic notes, featuring violet and blackberry flowers. Sweet and well-balanced, harmonizing tannin and fruit. A subtle licorice flavor emerges, leading to a lovely lingering finish.
94 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Mild coconut and baked apple aromas reveal a palate lightly accented with violet and almond. The robust, warming palate brings clove, cayenne, and ginger glow, glossed with a bit of vanilla..."
90 Points Wine Enthusiast: "The aroma mingles oak with hints of baked apple and almond. The lively palate opens with allspice and dried apricot, plus a mild floral exhale. The finish is warmed with plenty of brisk baking spice."
Aromas of crushed pomegranate, orange zest, red tea, and wafts of vanilla. It's medium-bodied with tight, fine-grained tannins. Layered and flavorful. Drink or hold for up to ten years.
Bright ruby red in the glass with classic aromas of ripe wild raspberries plus a hint of blackcurrant with mineral complexity on the palate. Fruity with gentle tannins, it’s best enjoyed with a slight chill as an aperitif. This Beaujolais can be enjoyed young or kept for a few years maximum.
Nathalie, the winemaker and owner, is an ambassador for her region and its' winemaking tradition. She single-handedly runs a museum, bed and breakfast, and the winery. Her wines are elegant, yet powerful.
Guide Hachette ★★ Two Stars,Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2016 Vintage)
A decidedly full-bodied profile, opening with a deep, intense color and a subtle yet layered nose of blackcurrant, meringue, and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a concentrated, fleshy depth supported by robust, well-integrated tannins. Solidly structured yet balanced, this distinguished red showcases a bold personality that will reward patience in the cellar.