2006 La Prade

A consistently well-made effort from the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Thierry Valette, La Prade’s 2006 is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of black currants, sweet cherries, and subtle herbs are followed by a pure, round, ripe, tasty wine revealing crunchy fruit and a good finish. Drink it over the next 2-4 years.

(14.5% alcohol) Medium ruby. Aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet and licorice. Bright, serious and concentrated, with juicy black fruit and bitter chocolate flavors framed by big but ripe tannins. A big and ripe wine whose finish is given lift and verve by the limestone-rich soil.