Domaine, Nicole Lamarche other_regions_italy youthfully austere and mineral-driven finish

youthfully austere and mineral-driven finish

as the 2003 spent a good six years in cask

This is one of the icon wines of the appellation

the 2005 Bellefont-Belcier comes from an estate of 33+ acres and is a blend of 70% Merlot

all following through to a full-bodied palate

Domaine, Nicole Lamarche other_regions_italy youthfully austere and mineral-driven finishThis is also very pinot in character with more evident earth influence. The supple, round and easy going yet punchy middleweight flavors that conclude in a mildly austere and sneaky long finale. This too is built on its fruit though there is enough structure to reward a few years of keeping.