Vieux Chateau Mazerat other_regions_italy All I can say is

All I can say is

Dark cocoa scents plus Morello cherry and blackberries

and the élevage lasted for 27 months in 85% new barrels and 15% second use

but that does not necessarily mean that it is the first of the vineyards to be harvested

indeed to the point that there is a mild exoticism to the very fresh

Vieux Chateau Mazerat other_regions_italy All I can say isThis has ample weight for the vintage, with enticing blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors inlaid with cocoa powder and dark licorice notes. Theres a tangy iron accent on the finish, but this remains polished overall. The fruit should eventually fill in the available space. Best from 2018 through 2023. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made. JM