Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy super ripe tannins and bold

super ripe tannins and bold freshness

smoked meats and underbrush that continue to change and develop in the glass

Black cherry

The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging

This too is very good and should age effortlessly

Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy super ripe tannins and boldThe 2017 Clos Cantenac was picked before the rainfall in early September though, two parcels suffered some frost damage that needed to be carefully sorted out. It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages. It offers tightly wound blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, lightly spiced black