Community Tasting Note

bjamesclark wrote:

Saturday, January 15, 2022 - 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot from Champoux, Galitzine, Mach One, and Palengat vineyards and aged 20 months in 100% French oak.
Decanted at length.
On the nose this wine is not as concentrated and rich as the '18, which is not a bad thing. Aromas come through with a combination of cassis, blackberry, plum and dark cherry accompanied by notes of graphite, pencil, rubbed herbs, chocolate, purple flowers and hints of tobacco, suede and earth.
The palate reveals more intensity and shows a serious, precise wine. Upon entry the wine is youthful but carries itself with poise. Tannins are suave and fine and in harmony with the acidity. Flavors coat the palate in notes of cassis, muddled blackberry, dark cherry, floral pastilles, herbs, cocoa, cigar, no. 2 pencil and hints of pepper, leather and earth. The finish lingers on and on.
Showing a lot of poise for its youth and with a touch more restraint than the '18, which I find quite attractive. A well-made wine consistent with this bottling.

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