Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe Brut Zero (from 65+ year old vines

(from 65+ year old vines

The Garblet Sue

and that's certainly evident on the nose

The palate has striking depth of ripe fruit and deeply structured

quite showy

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe Brut Zero (from 65+ year old vinesVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds