Lagune

LaguneMuch deeper in colour than the 2004, this is more concentrated than the previous vintage but still showcases elegant balance, and again is such a drinkable, beautiful wine. A reflection of just how good the 2005 vintage is, with plenty of tannins and freshness at 15 years old. Blackberry and raspberry fruit still plentiful, merging with a gentle smattering of earth and autumn leaves that float you through the finish. A yield of 30hl ha. 50% new oak.

At least some patience advised

Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place in the last week of August in 2016

Les Charmois

38 ha parcel in En Gémeaux)

Finishes with serious tannins that turn a bit dry with air

For many years

velvety and cool on the finish

The 2016 Trotte Vieille is blessed with a finely tuned bouquet of brambly red berry fruit

supple and quite round flavors coat the palate with dry extract that also pushes the moderately firm tannins to the background on the slightly warm finish where the wood resurfaces

Lengthy and succulent and substantial

well delivered red and brambly fruits

fig and boysenberry confiture flavors rolling through