Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2007 Shiraz and forest floor notes

and forest floor notes

As you may have surmised over the last couple of years I am a HUUUGE fan of Bordelet’s epic ciders (sidres)

this is highly elegant Grenache that is best enjoyed over the next eight years

The latest block to be brought to the winery

but lovely cut and energy too

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2007 Shiraz and forest floor notes92 points Allen Meadows Burghound A cool but equally layered nose is a blend of blue Pinot fruit, cherry and earth with background hints of clove and anise that are also picked up by the supple but focused and powerful medium full flavors that are delicious yet serious while possessing excellent depth and length. This is not a big Bonnes Mares but there is muscle present all the same and it will require a few years in the cellar first to really