Vibrant purple and blue fruits with a juicy and intense aroma. Acai berry, dragon fruit, blueberry confit and Mexican hibiscus tea all come together, surrounded by violet flowers, lilies and opulent perfume. Luscious and rich but with a beautiful tension. Finishes very clean with a bright fresh fruit note of crunchy black currants and sloe berries. Serving refrigerator cold will intensify the snappiness of the fruit.
TASTING NOTES:
All Valdiguie (a grape also known as Gros Auxerroisand and once used extensively in Languedoc-Roussillon), the 2021 Valdiguie French Camp Vineyard reveals a deep ruby/plum-hue as well as exotic aromatics of plums, candied blackberries, peppery herbs, and exotic spices. It's medium to full-bodied and has beautiful fruit, fine tannins, and a great finish.
- Vinous, 93 pts.
Seductive notes of dark cherries, blueberries and violets, as well as cassis. Full body with fine tannins. There’s a violet-like note to the juicy, pulpy blue fruit on the palate. Flavorful finish with excellent length.
- James Suckling, 92 pts.
This is a super ripe and bold take on this grape, which is often treated in much lighter ways. Dark in the glass, the nose offers tart blackberry aromas while the palate is loaded with star anise, licorice and chocolate spices that coat the elderberry jam flavors.
- Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.
All Valdiguie (a grape also known as Gros Auxerroisand and once used extensively in Languedoc-Roussillon), the 2021 Valdiguie French Camp Vineyard reveals a deep ruby/plum-hue as well as exotic aromatics of plums, candied blackberries, peppery herbs, and exotic spices. It's medium to full-bodied and has beautiful fruit, fine tannins, and a great finish.
- Jeb Dunnuck, 90 pts.
