merging with a gentle smattering of earth and autumn leaves that float you through the finish

perhaps 5 more years in the bottle should allow the wine to soften and develop its aromatics

(91-94)/2032+

Le Fourneau

Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict other_regions merging with a gentle smatteringThe 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a singular, gorgeous wine, made from the second set of vines planted on the site, with about 50% whole cluster. "The really old vines are planted east west, so I don't like those," says Jim Clendenen. "We don't use much whole cluster anymore, but that's what gives this its spice." Pale to medium ruby, it has a nose of perfumed red and black cherries, star anise and tree bark, feeling a touch