full-bodied and caressing broad-shouldered flavors are blessed with an abundance of dry extract that confers a sappy texture to the powerful and balanced finale

This doesn’t have quite the same grace as the Combottes but it’s definitely a quality effort as it’s built-to-age and a wine that’s going to need at least half a dozen years of patience first while rewarding 15+

Another estate owned by perfectionist Alain Vauthier (the proprietor of Ausone)

(most growers declare this as Montmains)

There is plenty of wild fruit and cherry

Muga, Prado Enea Gran Reserva Size:3x1.5L full-bodied and caressing broad-shouldered flavorsThe most classical of their wines, the 2015 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, mostly from Rioja Alta (Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche), but the Garnacha is from different plots in the zone of Tudelilla at high altitude. These grapes are always picked last, but the wine has a similar alcohol level as the rest, around 14. 5% in a warm year like 2019. The modus operandi is similar to other of the top