L'Ecole No 41 - Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard 2020 (750ml) Haut-Pays

L'Ecole No 41 - Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard 2020 (750ml) Haut-PaysThis single vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, fresh tobacco, rose petals, cocoa, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and spearmint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly structured frame. The palate is adorned with wild blackberry, baking spices, and fine grained tannins that carry through to a robust and perfectly balanced finish.

which lets the fruit and savory notes play out nicely

Dark and winey

Perfect accompaniment to main courses of all kinds

then the whole bunches were pressed

the majority of which come from the Côte de Nuits

I have consumed a fair amount of the Four Vines Biker Zinfandel

Referred to by many as a “baby Amarone

crisp and focused

For not seeing any time in wood

this fresh

Boasting fabulous density and concentration

or just for enjoying on its own