Damien Laureau Genets 2016 MAGNUM French Wines

Damien Laureau Genets 2016 MAGNUM French Wines2016 Damien Laureau Savennires Les Gents only magnums leftFrom a selection of the sandier soil terroirs, mostly from around the Moulin de Beauprau. Tank fermented with indigenous yeast, then matured in barrel for 12 months, followed by a final elevage in tank for another 4 6 months. For this, his signature wine, only the heart of the pressings are kept for this cuvee yielding a wine of great purity and depth showing great polish and substance with the

The palate is medium-bodied

Palate: Subtle seaweed with citric acidity

grilled pork

I love the way the fine tannins gently build

This 1953 bottle of Jean Fillioux Cognac is about as extraordinary as it gets in the world of spirits

Acidic and tonic

lemon and peach that picks up a more pronounced smoky top note as the wine sits in the glass

The 2017 vintage is now showing well

allowed the fruit to reach optimal ripeness

to which we have added the delicious flavours of our iconic fruit

almost saline close that reflects the warm coastal terroir of Vittoria

cooked spices with hints of plum on the nose