2022 Gerard Raphet Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Piccadilly acidity at peak

acidity at peak

Estate single vineyard wine grown in the chilly surrounds of Mount McKenzie in the Eden Valley

"The flagship comes largely from the Reynard lieu-dit (unquestionably one of the finest vineyards in the appellation) and the oldest vines of the estate

with a small portion of whole bunches included (10%)

Drink: 2025-2041” 97 Points

2022 Gerard Raphet Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Piccadilly acidity at peakBurgundy, France An exceptionally pretty, even perfumed, nose wafts from the glass while revealing notes of plum, red currant and a hint of exotic tea. The plump, round and delicious larger bodied flavors are almost easy going on the mid palate yet the balanced and lingering finish tighten up sufficiently to strongly suggest that at least a decade will be necessary to resolve the supporting structure. Which, in its fashion, is just as well as this