This sweet wine combines two of our favourite things; Riesling at its most concentrated and great acidity, which keeps it fresh, devoid of any cloying flavours.
Late harvest Riesling is made from grapes left to hang longer than usual on the vines, providing depth of flavour and richness without an unctuous, mouth filling style.
Presenting a gorgeous amber hue, the wine is brimming with notes of dense dried apricots, honey, marmalade and a smattering of lemon peel. The palate is full of concentration and is sweet and succulent, yet also shows a great deal of complexity, and is balanced by bright, zesty acidity.
This is a lovely drop of Merlot, demonstrating the wine skills of the Languedoc Roussillon area. I holidayed in the region some years ago and loved their wines - great to see them this side of the world and available. Versatile, easy drinking. So good my neighbour has also bought a case after tasting mine!
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Chateau La Croix de Chereau, Lussac Saint Emilion 2019 Neville K.