cigars and cassis make a great combination
hence my question mark after the rating
the 2015 possesses extraordinary intensity in every dimension
The mouthfeel of the broad-shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish
The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cayuse, Armada Syrah other_regions_italy cigars and cassis make aThis 2. 8ha vineyard was planted in 2001, with vines grafted on rootstock because Baron expected phylloxera to arrive eventually, which happened in 2019. The wine is all Syrah, with aromas that veer towards the meaty, smoky, bacon fat spectrum of the variety. Right now the flavours are tightly wound, deep and intense, but also pure and juicy, with a smooth, almost syrupy, satiny texture.