ron lachini cleverly assigns his wines to a carefully assembled team of winemakers; this one belongs to laurent montalieu. it is the estate reserve, from low-yielding vines. it is a particular success in this much-maligned vintage. intense and focused, it opens with pungent aromas of forest and clove, tastes of concentrated cranberry and pomegranate fruit, and powers through into a full-bodied, hefty, assertive finish. the tannins are substantial and the winemaking perfect.
Cuvée Giselle