Clos Cantenac Vintage:2018 and the 2011 Gran Enemigo

and the 2011 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard had to fulfill great expectations

the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic

Finishes with big

with autumn leaves emerging now

saline notes extend the nuanced

Clos Cantenac Vintage:2018 and the 2011 Gran EnemigoThe 2017 Clos Cantenac was picked before the rainfall in early September though, two parcels suffered some frost damage that needed to be carefully sorted out. It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages. It offers tightly wound blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, lightly spiced black