Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, Côte de Nuits, France 2022 Chateau Dassault semi-sweet chocolate

semi-sweet chocolate

Snowden's 2019 Cabernet Franc Melchior Kemper Vineyard is vaguely floral on the nose

distinctive aroma with a powerful fruit on the palate

There’s a touch of blood orange with a hint of citrus pith bitterness alongside the crunchy redcurrant and cranberry fruit on the palate of this sleek

The long finish carries notes of bitter rose petals and wild mountain herbs

Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, Côte de Nuits, France 2022 Chateau Dassault semi-sweet chocolateAn old vine Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, the 2022 Raphet is deep and powerful, with black cherry, earth and spice over rich, velvety tannins.