Etienne Sauzet, Terroirs de Blagny other_regions_italy Beams of tannin give the

Beams of tannin give the wine its super-distinctive shape and size

violet and spice elements

red berries and orange zest mingled with hints of praline and freshly baked bread

This is a superb Right Bank with class and pedigree

Etienne Sauzet, Terroirs de Blagny other_regions_italy Beams of tannin give the(from a blend of Truffire, Champ Gain and Hameau de Blagny). Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present. More interesting are the intense and beautifully textured medium weight flavors that also brim with minerality and ample amount of dry extract that buffers the firm acid spine supporting the unusually powerful, serious, compact and stunningly long finish. This is also like rolling small rocks around the mouth and is a wine that should