beautifully long and impressively long finale

It was fermented in barrel without malolactic

There is outstanding density and evident power to the larger-scaled flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract that also buffers the firm acid spine shaping the impressively long and complex finale

The 2016 Chardonnay Genevieve's Block simply sings of jasmine

floral and pungently spicy nose features notes of plum and dark berry fruit scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge other_regions beautifully long and impressively longI previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling, and it is living up to my expectations. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color as well as a moderately intense nose of black fruits, licorice, spice, pepper, and smoke. Displaying moderate tannin with exceptional concentration, it will benefit from 1 2 years of cellaring. It is one of those rare Liracs that will age for 10 15 years.