Denis Mortet, Fixin Vv other_regions_australia Here too there is moderate

Here too there is moderate wood influence to the intensely earthy and overtly sauvage aromas of spiced plum and black raspberry

The 2014 Smith Haut-Lafitte has a much simpler bouquet than the 2014 Pape-Clément

The rich and nicely dense flavors possess a velvety and caressing mouth feel that exhibit a pretty minerality on the nicely balanced and impressively complex if not especially refined finish

It remains to be seen if that is a true stylistic shift or simply a reflection of the 2015 vintage

An elegant and ultra-pure red pinot fruit nose is liberally laced with warm earth and floral nuances

Denis Mortet, Fixin Vv other_regions_australia Here too there is moderate(from 40+ year old vines in the tiny . 74 ha vineyard of Champs Pennebaut that are blended with fruit from Les Champs de Charmes; 100% whole cluster). A restrained, even cool yet ripe nose blends notes of purple fruit with those of earth, spice, floral and a hint of the sauvage. There is both good energy and delineation to the medium weight flavors that display ample minerality on the firm, balanced and youthfully austere finish. This is a relatively