red cherry and sandalwood

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

Not as complete as the 1962 tasted alongside

This is another legendary vintage of Clos Erasmus in the making

powerful and quite serious with brooding flavors that brim with dry extract that buffers the firm acid spine on the intensely mineral-driven and explosively long finish

Vieux Chateau Mazerat other_regions_italy red cherry and sandalwoodThis has ample weight for the vintage, with enticing blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors inlaid with cocoa powder and dark licorice notes. Theres a tangy iron accent on the finish, but this remains polished overall. The fruit should eventually fill in the available space. Best from 2018 through 2023. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made. JM