and saffron
followed by rhubarb and black pepper
pepe nero e chiodi di garofano
Aging:3 months in small French oak barrels
with a spectacular balance between wood toastiness and fruit freshness
M. Chapoutier Ermitage le Pavilion 2009 Rodano Francia LA BRACCESCA - ANTINORI and saffronType: Still red wine Region: Rhne, France Alcohol content: 14. 5% Volume: 750 ml Grape variety: 100% Syrah Aging: 18 20 months in oak barriques (30% new oak). Description: Intense black purple color. On the nose, an extraordinary bouquet of acacia flowers, blackberries, blueberries, roasted meat, cassis cream, truffle, graphite, rock dust, and new leather. On the palate, extremely dense, noble, and pure, velvety and balanced. Long finish with notes of