Anne-Francoise Gros, Pommard Chanlins Size:6x750ml

Anne-Francoise Gros, Pommard Chanlins Size:6x750mlAn airy but restrained nose reluctantly displays moderately deeply pitched dark currant, plum and violet scents that are trimmed in discreet hints of earth and oak. The succulent yet serious and muscular flavors possess fine mid palate density while exuding evident minerality on the robust, firm and built to age finish. This is quite good though I would suggest passing on this unless youre prepared to be patient. (90 93) 2032+

An exuberantly spicy nose is composed almost exclusively of various very ripe dark berries and exotic tea scents

delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors exude evident minerality on the clean

The medium to full-bodied 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard delivers complex notes of mountain fruit

featuring a zesty underpinning of spice

29 ha parcel raised in 25% new wood)

followed by suggestions of espresso

chewy tannins and lovely freshness supporting the muscular

its vinous core of fruit cloaks the vintage's brisk acids to achieve real plenitude in a year that's sometimes rather tautly austere

Mineral reduction and lime hints add breadth to the lilac

full-blown strawberry and raspberry aromas are complemented by fresh lavender and baking spices

A wine of pure and total pleasure

racy acids and a nicely defined finish