The 2018 growing season began with a wet winter and steady spring, leading to a perfect bloom and higher-than-average yields. With only four heat spells compared to the typical 12, the grapes ripened slowly, achieving an ideal balance of ripeness and acidity. The mild conditions continued through harvest, allowing for picking at the perfect time without weather pressures. Overall, 2018 was a winemaker's dream vintage, offering both quality and quantity with minimal stress.

tasting notes

on the rim: black deep charcoal with touches of garnet and black cherry on the rim

one the nose: explosion of dark but fresh fruit like boysenberry with geranium and tulip, lingering on chocolate, cherry and espelette pepper, oregano and clay

on the palate: round and sweet entrance evolving on a round mid-palate with savory notes like tomato sauce, lingering on elderberry ice cream and freshly picked mirabelle plum