Chanson Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos Mouches Blanc

Chanson Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos Mouches BlancA smoky nose of petrol, pear and apple leads to more finely textured and more vibrant lightly stony flavors that also possess better overall depth and persistence. This delicious and refreshing effort should be capable of rewarding a few years of cellaring.

but then there was this 2018 The Armagh Shiraz

This is a lovely combination of punch and finesse that has the underlying structure to amply reward up to a decade of cellaring

Moderately strong wood and menthol elements frame the aromas of essence of red cherry

this fans out wonderfully on the finish and retains impressive delineation from start to finish

This is a bit atypical but no less attractive for it and a Bèze that should amply reward a decade plus of cellaring

It’s got a bloody

intense and mineral-inflected broad-shouldered flavors are an exercise in restraint

violet and discreet herbal tea nuances slides into the supple lighter weight flavors that are a bit more elegant than usual

The 2016 Insignia has turned out beautifully

hints of minerality and earth

A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice-accented red and dark berry preserves

which is surprising at close to 20 years of age