this is an excellent long-term and delicious Saint-Estèphe

vanillin and orchard fruit add nuance to a forward

raspberry and floral pastille flavors that turn deeper and spicier as the wine opens up

sandalwood and Asian-style tea wisps

An unusually spicy and appealingly fresh array is comprised by liqueur-like red berry fruit aromas

Racines, Sainte Rose Pinot Noir Brut Zero this is an excellent long-termProprietary name. One third whole bunch. This blend follows the US model of barrel selection. So this is from the best barrels or rather the ones that go together best. 3,000 bottles produced. A little more tension than the regular bottling and really very nice. Ripe but not sweet. (JR)