Nose
Dusty violet, blueberry, caramelized fig, white pepper.
Palate
Black cherry, smoked herb-encrusted meat, olive brine; richly textured mid-to-back palate, gripping minerality, bright acid.
Growing Conditions
Spring brought us more precipitation than usual, followed by a hot, dry summer. We experienced plenty of warm days without it being overly hot, and this is exactly what the grape vines like—we were right where we wanted to be in terms of heat units received. We began harvest in mid-September and finished in approximately 5 weeks. 2012 boasted our largest harvest of exceptional fruit so far!
Aging
100% French; 89% used, 11% new.
Food Pairing
BBQ; roasted lamb or chicken; ratatouille.
