Pangaea other_regions_italy hazelnut and acacia blossom

hazelnut and acacia blossom

As it typically the case this is more aromatically refined than the Chassagne with its pure scents of acacia blossom

The tannins are a good deal more sophisticated here and I very much like the overall sense of harmony and refinement

5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard

mature but so full of energy

Pangaea other_regions_italy hazelnut and acacia blossomThe second release of this Wine of the World by master blender Michel Rolland. The 2016 vintage combines 39% Merlot (from Bordeaux), 33% Cabernet Sauvignon (from Napa Valley), 19% Malbec (from Argentina), 6% Cabernet Franc (from South Africa), and 3% Petit Verdot (from Spain)deep ruby colour. Whats immediately noticeable is the intensity of minerality on the nose, as compared to the 2015 vintage, coupled with darker berry fruits like blackberry, plum,