Sansonnet Vintage:2016

Sansonnet Vintage:2016Jammy with sweet spice, blackcurrant and tomato leaves on the nose. Plum, wild raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruit core. Layers of fruit, acidity, fine tannins and freshness. Chewy, with lovely tension and focus. Stony, chalky, creamy, charming and well constructed.

caper shrubs and 90-year-old grapevines

This is a powerful wine that is going to need time

The fruit is simply more vivid

There are hints of white pepper and dried ginger on the finish

Price Vineyard from barrel

toasted almonds

2015 was a great vintage for Clos de Vougeot and this example will only add to its renown

230 cases made

the 2009 Promontory finds more freshness and aromatic lift with time in the glass

A mentholated top note is present on the pretty aromas of rose petal

showing powerful

cigar box and bright red fruits with a blast of cassis in the finish