the touch of creaminess from long sur-lie maturation giving this exactly the soft touch it needs to balance the steely minerality that powers it at the imposing yet totally vibrant finish
It's still young and full of nervous tension but already offers juicy raspberry
juicy fruit and poise on the palate
With 10% Malbec and 5% Petite Sirah
On the palate it balances ripe fruit
Chateau Haut Segottes, Saint-Emilion, France 2020 1.5L Cotta the touch of creaminess fromChteau Haut Segottes has fewer than 10 hectares of vines located within the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation. This wine is usually dominant with Cabernet Franc, which produces a wine of considerable structure and is exceptionally age worthy. Only 20% of the barrels used in the lvage on this elegant St. milion were new. One of the appellation's hidden gems, this dusty, expressive wine gives tones of smoked cherries, cigar, peppercorn, and an earthy