Castillon-la-Bataille is a town on the Dordogne river famous for exactly two things
Rainier cherry and grapefruit
Reminds us a little bit of Meursault Blagny - especially Jobard's version
famous for his elegantly handled Cannonau and Vermentino
His family ran a small domaine in Lorraine
Benmar Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Into the Fog 2022 mendoza Castillon-la-Bataille is a town onNose of ruby red cherry, strawberry fruit leather, black rose petal, cinnamon, clove, and clay. The palate is full bodied, with a silky aspect, pure cherry fruit with a touch of orange oil, baking spice, cocoa, and toffee that lingers on the finish. There's appealing acidity that holds the wine aloft throughout. This was just bottled, so it's showing impressive clarity and texture that will only improve, especially considering the 50% new oak, 10