Beauregard

BeauregardRicher in terms of aromatics and texture than the 2007, a more layered, gourmet take on Pomerol. I like this very much, shows a more plush but still refined and balanced form of Beauregard. Good stuff. Fairly high oak in these years, up to 85%, but at the 12 year mark it has softened.

The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is a powerful

This is balanced and refined

Based on an 80/20 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc

it has an exceptionally spicy bouquet along with sandalwood

The acidity that this wine shows through the mid palate is impressive and it is backed up by good fruit intensity

sliced white orchard fruit

Big and very full-bodied

with a meaty aroma and deep powerful flavors of Christmas pudding

the wine is deep

pencil lead

and both were from the same case

Drink now through 2032