Bois de Brincon Le Clos Des Cosses Anjou Villages, 2017 Champagne balance: a great wine from

balance: a great wine from this local grape of Roussillon

dark cherry

The 1986 Leoville-Las Cases is still so youthful in appearance after 30 years

with aftertaste of roasted hazelnut and coffee

Bois de Brincon Le Clos Des Cosses Anjou Villages, 2017 Champagne balance: a great wine fromLe Clos des Cosses is a steep, hillside vineyard that was planted in 1999 to equal parts cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. If standing in the vineyards on a clear day, you can see the city of Angers. The earth here is a mix of Marne (largile calcaire mix) and Ostraces (fossilized shells). The grapes are 100% destemmed and are gently macerated and fermented with native yeast in cement. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 18 months, followed by