Clos Madeleine Vintage:2009 finely wrought and dovetailing on

finely wrought and dovetailing on the long

7 ha holding of 35 to 40-year-old vines)

quite tight at first with dried honey

fig and boysenberry confiture flavors rolling through

There is good richness yet also good refinement to the generously proportioned flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the beautifully persistent finish

Clos Madeleine Vintage:2009 finely wrought and dovetailing onA blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the medium garnet purple colored 2018 Clos la Madeleine starts off just a little broody, soon giving way to very pretty scents of tilled soil, rose hip tea and fallen leaves over a core of warm redcurrants, chocolate covered cherries and baked plums plus a hint of wild sage. Medium bodied, the palate possesses loads of zip with vivacious red and black fruits and a racy line of freshness backed up by a