unraveling layers of orchard fruit and subtle spice before culminating in a vibrant
precise acid nerve
Joseph Phelps established Insignia in 1974 as a proprietary red blend designed to express the finest lots of each vintage
refreshing acidity that gives the wine its "nerve
This is made from mainly Negramoll and Listán Negro with a tiny bit of Listán Blanco from three north-facing parcels of centenarian piè franco vines in the La Corujera area
2010 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux Producer_Arretxea unraveling layers of orchard fruitChteau Malescot St. Exupry is a historic estate located in the Margaux appellation, which has been managed by the Zuger family since they revitalized the property in 1955. The vines grow in gravel soils mixed with chalk, clay, and iron, providing the necessary drainage for a blend made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. In the glass, the wine exhibits complex notes of blackcurrant, tobacco, and espresso, framed by a