with our first pick starting two and a half weeks later than the previous average
for malo and maturation
allowing the intact berries to be enveloped in CO2
The citric laced acidity the toothsome river stone texture carrying the flavours and balancing the structure to a crescendo that lasts minutes
A wonderful textural element on the palate that is reflective of an Alsatian style while retaining a clean acidity that is a hallmark of the windblown glacial soils on the Cairnmuir terraces in Bannockburn
Château Lavillotte 2015, St-Estèphe Size::1 Bottle with our first pick startingType: Ruby red Nose: Nice mix of red and black fruits, tobacco, mocha Taste: Powerful and elegant attack, balanced mid palate, long finish confirming the aromas of the nose Dishes suggestions: Red meat, game To drink from: 2018 To drink until: 2025 Service Temperature: 17C Saint Estphe wines are powerful, concentrated and rich, with sometimes austere, gritty tannins in their youth, and hallmark notes of cassis, tobacco, cigar box and crushed stone.