Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions_italy the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has a wonderfully earthy nose of truffles

I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve

It's hard to see the fruit lasting long enough for the oak to every truly integrate

les Rouges Gorges is French for robin

being very careful not to dry out the wine

Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions_italy the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate(from 40+ year old vines aged in 100% stainless). Once again there is a plethora of Chablis elements suffusing the aromas of crushed fennel, iodine, mineral reduction, quinine and citrus confit. 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. As is usually the case, this isnt especially refined,