Château Laplagnotte-Bellevue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2022 (750ml) Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Château Laplagnotte-Bellevue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2022 (750ml) Mosel-Saar-RuwerWinemaker Notes This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is fruit driven, exhibiting a deep plum and ruby hue with heady aromas of black currant, black cherry, licorice, and graphite. The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux shows a medium body with soft, silky tannins, and consumer friendly appeal. The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux pairs perfectly with braised lamb. Blend: 74% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc

and high quality tannins

Richard Alfaro seems to have this Puligny-Montrachet way of making Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay - just like Mount Eden has managed for years

The tannins are ripe and dense allowing for great structure and a long finish

south-facing and warmer temperatures

Enjoy it with lightly grilled prawns in a piquant sauce

96 points Wine Spectator

The smooth

much like the animal that inspires its name

Babylon's Peak winery

84 cases bottled

Merlot and Petit Verdot grown in a mosaic of soil types come together to create a classic Left Bank Bordeaux blend

the attack is fresh