Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe Brut Zero quite showy

quite showy

The palate has striking depth of ripe fruit and deeply structured

(from 65+ year old vines

As soon as he tasted the first young wines

tight and concentrated 2016 Pinot Noir Trarbacher Schlossberg *** is juicy

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe Brut Zero quite showyVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds