floral and ample spice and earth nuances

yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance

this wine totally resets the benchmark for 100 points

plum and flinty mineral aromas and flavors are very clean and vibrant

The classic minerality and refinement of a fine Embazées are present though and there is plenty of verve and flavor impact on the linear and citrus-infused finish

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions_australia floral and ample spice andVivid 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