2023 La Vieille Église Bordeaux Rouge syrah leather and warm woody spice

leather and warm woody spice underneath

bright and refreshing

This vineyard has a gentle north-west facing aspect and enjoys high sunshine hours and minimal rain

"Bringing together two individual plots and three clones from our Raupo Creek Vineyard

No malolactic fermentation

2023 La Vieille Église Bordeaux Rouge syrah leather and warm woody spiceLa Vieille glise ('The Old Church') is named after the legendary Romaneseque church in Cocumont, Bordeaux, built by Benedictine monks in the 11th century. Now abandoned, the listed heritage building has been entrusted to the Cave du Marmandais winery who make this wine in their neighbouring cellar. With a deep garnet colour, this blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a nose of black fruits, toast and spice. The