J.L. Denois

The Aude has this perfect mesoclimate where the fall lingers softly and without much rain, allowing for long hang times while the grapes go on developing ever more phenolic complexity and the cool nights keep the acidity from dropping off. Not only is this ideal for sparkling wine and Burgundian fruit, but in the warmer plots this effect has been tremendous on the Southwest/Bordeaux varieties, producing fleet footed, invitingly elegant expressions in Denois’s hands. J.L. Denois's flagship Bordeaux blend, this is a robust and yet beautifully taught food wine as age worthy as it is perfect popped today with roasts, pot-au-feu, and fillet mignon. Dark fruited with generous notes of leather and delicate oak spice. A gorgeous structure light in tannins and generous in acidity with a clean and effusive nose of cassis, thyme, nutmeg, and fresh cut flowers.