Domaine d'Aupilhac, Mont Baudile, Le Carignan 1999 Normandy very ripe tannins suggest that

very ripe tannins suggest that patience will be rewarded

classic Syrah nose of red and black fruits

The high Merlot content always seems to ensure a wine that has accessibility young

This bottle had been perfectly stored

Old World style Chardonnay with varietal typicity from the limestone soils of California's Sta

Domaine d'Aupilhac, Mont Baudile, Le Carignan 1999 Normandy very ripe tannins suggest thatInto neck 90 Points CellarTracker **Saturday Older Wines Day** Beautifully aged 100% Carignan from 60 year old vines, aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. Concentrated and rich, complex, enough freshness left. Doesnt have the length of its youth anymore. Medium+ intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, blueberry, date, green olive, black pepper, leather, cold coffee, bay leaf. Dry wine, medium acidity, medium and fine tannins,