Jean Gautreau other_regions_australia almost airy wood spice combines

almost airy wood spice combines with elegant and quite refined green fruit and an interesting roasted nut quality

Not in 2015

some of the signature floral/savory/mineral notes come forward

It is finer

Cristal is often accessible young

Jean Gautreau other_regions_australia almost airy wood spice combinesThe 1996 Cuve Jean Gautreau is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc picked between September 23 and October 8. It has an attractive blackberry and iris bouquet, flecks of truffle and smoke emerging with aeration, and displays more charm than the 1995. The plush but not overbearing palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, a neat line of acidity and a subtle touch of spice on the finish. Tasted at the vertical tasting at