G Guinaudeau Vintage:2023 one you might suspect belongs

one you might suspect belongs to a richer growing season like 2005

an incisive spine of acidity and a long

as is the case with the vintages of the 1990s

Finishes impressively long and bright

White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

G Guinaudeau Vintage:2023 one you might suspect belongsThe 2018 Les Perrieres de Lafleur is a blend of 49% Merlot and 51% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet purple in color, it prances out of the glass with wonderfully gregarious notes of kirsch, Black Forest cake and wild blueberries, followed by hints of menthol, rose hip tea and underbrush. The medium to full bodied palate is packed with energy charged red and black fruit layers, supported by exquisitely ripe, fine grained tannins and bold freshness,