made from the second set of vines planted on the site

boasting black cherry

The supple and equally refined medium weight flavors exhibit a very fine bead of minerality that runs the length of the wine to the precise and energetic finish that exudes a subtle saline character

This wine will actually benefit from 3-4 years of bottle-age and drink well for 15-20 years

it's at the same quality level

Pierre Amiot, Clos Roche Vintage:2018 made from the second set(from 5 separate parcels that total 1. 2 ha located in Monts Luisants, Fremires, Chabiots and Mochamps). This is the first wine to display any appreciable reduction and here its enough to mask the fruit though not the supporting oak. Otherwise there is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the bigger bodied flavors that flash focused power on the firm, austere and serious finale. This relatively refined CdlR should amply reward extended keeping and