Darviot Perrin, Meursault Velle other_regions_italy damp soil and spice cake

damp soil and spice cake

a major change over the recent past

the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Wraith leaps from the glass with gregarious black and red cherries

This is a stunningly good effort and the only concern at the moment is that it’s not quite as complex as the best in the range

Darviot Perrin, Meursault Velle other_regions_italy damp soil and spice cakeA slightly riper nose reflects notes of poached pear, apple, lemon confit and a suggestion of roasted nut. There is reasonable density to the delicious and attractively textured medium weight flavors that deliver solid depth and persistence on the balanced finale. Clos de la Velle, as a vineyard, is rarely distinguished but this example is really quite good.