Chateau Rocher-Calon Montagne-Saint-Emilion, 2020 Vinho Verde From vineyards around San Salvo

From vineyards around San Salvo in the north of the region

roasted hazelhuts

Full textured and rich palate with pineapple

Gravity fed bottling

pineapple and faint cream

Chateau Rocher-Calon Montagne-Saint-Emilion, 2020 Vinho Verde From vineyards around San SalvoDusty saddle, menthol, blueberries, cassis, brush, black currant, old cedar box. Palate is dark, black ripe berries, licorice, spice and edgy tannins that pair with heartier food and stews. From Vignobles Lagardere, a 4th generation winemaking family, their holdings are rather large now after building up vineyard holdings. Almost 90% Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon in Stainless Steel and cement vats from the Montagne Saint Emilion AOC, which