Les Pavots 2016, 75 cl

Grown on the slopes of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, the distinctive aromas and flavors of our own blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot clearly reflect their mountain origins. The rocky, rhyolitic soils, formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago, impart a mineral character to the wine and contribute to its complexity. Les Pavots covers 46 hectares and rises to an elevation of nearly 1,400 feet. Merlot and Cabernet Franc grow on the cool upper slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon just below... The nose offers an intense bouquet of cocoa powder, potpourri, black cherry, blueberry, and licorice, with nuances of cedar, cigar box, black tea, graphite, vanilla, black truffle, and a hint of garrigue. The wine is very full-bodied and elegant, offering the same rich, ripe fruit impressions on the palate. The mouthfeel is dense and round, with supple tannins and earthy notes that lead to a long finish. A complex wine that can age for two decades and classically showcases the estate's terroir.