Domaine du Vieux College Marsannay Rouge Les Favieres 2021 (750ml) Rutherford

Domaine du Vieux College Marsannay Rouge Les Favieres 2021 (750ml) RutherfordThe Marsannay is sturdy and robust due to the rich iron based soil. The wine has an intense bouquet of red fruit and a silky palate with a distinct gamey character and great tannic appeal.

ALCOHOL LEVEL7% vol

This is one of the highest parcels in the Bandol appellation

Our Las Alturas Vineyard is an ideal location for growing such a robust

layered with hints of rich blackberry

spiced cranberry sauce

but with terrific balance and finish that gives it unusual length in the palate

Subtle notes of nutmeg and cinnamon spice from the oak round the rich fruit in a full-pallet that carries from start to finish

and cinnamon — another one outta the park

sweet spice and a kiss of French oak are nicely amplified

The cool climate provides the ideal environment for Chardonnay grapes to ripen slowly over a long growing season

They also made 2015 and 2016 so far

the Blanc is a rare white that demands cellaring to be at its very best