Chateau Feytit-Clinet Vintage 2011

Chateau Feytit-Clinet Vintage 2011A merlot dominated wine, as with many other Pomerol's. 90% of the vineyard is planted with merlot. In 2000, following some legal wrangling, the Chasseuil family took over the estate. In recent years it has been gaining critical acclaim. The 2011 vintage was said to be down to the skill of the wine makers after a tricky growing season. Typical Blend, Merlot, Cabernet Franc 75cl bottle. Abv 13. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level

dark dried strawberry

An historic estate with the wine business established in 1878 producing predominantly Barolo and Barbaresco

Cyril Henschke first planted vines in Eden Valley in the 1960's

The finish closes quite gravelly and lightly green with a kiss of tobacco

Now owned by the Fray's

75cl bottle Abv not stated

carefully double decanted

One of Californias most famous producers with cult like status

2017 was a complex vintage after wild fires devastated many vineyards

2% Petit Verdot

Although not as good a vintage as it was for the red wines of Bordeaux

the domaine owns several vineyards