(from the Domaine founders of Charles Giraud and Maxime Latour – the fruit derives from multiple lieux-dits that include Les Corbins, Le Cromin, Les Chevalières, Les Crotots, Les Vireuils, Les Pelles, Le Limozin and Les Malpoiriers). Here too there is a whiff of matchstick character suffusing the more elegant aromas of acacia blossom, pear, apple and lemon peel nuances. There is once again excellent volume to the equally racy and punchy middle weight flavors that possess a beguiling texture and a subtle minerality on the delicious finale. This needs a bit more depth but that should develop if this is allowed a few years of bottle age before pulling a cork.
June 2020