Château Bel-Air Eiffel - Heritiers Gustave Eiffel - Rouge 2020 (750ml) Madiran

Château Bel-Air Eiffel - Heritiers Gustave Eiffel - Rouge 2020 (750ml) MadiranJames Suckling 91 This is spiced and savory with dark berries, dried citrus rind, dried herbs and wet earth. Medium body. Creamy, mouth coating tannins with a chalky texture and flavorful finish. Drink or hold. by JS, James Suckling , 2023 Wine Enthusiast 91 This estate, owned by the heirs of Gustave Eiffel (of the tower fame), is situated in a small appellation on the west side of the Dordogne River facing Fronsac. The wine is richly structured and

The nose is all jammy white fruit notes

bush trained vineyards in the revered Blewitt Springs district of McLaren Vale

This wine is sublime young

creamed papaya

Blason d'Issan

You’ll find flavors of quinine and licorice

dehydrated citrus peel

Gosset's deluxe cuvée has been well aged

The vintage brut is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from the chalky soils of Chouilly

fresh black-currants and mulberries with hints of chocolate box

It has less immediate charm than some in the appellation and will take a while to come round

All components work in harmony: medium body