2021 | L'Aventure Côte a Côte | Paso Robles Meursault Premier Cru ripe apple and sea spray

ripe apple and sea spray

On the nose presents scents of boj

barely ripe red fruits

with vibrant acidity driving the fruit as this builds to the long aftertaste

The Pinot Noir is destemmed and fermented with about a week's maceration

2021 | L'Aventure Côte a Côte | Paso Robles Meursault Premier Cru ripe apple and sea sprayThe 2021 Cote a Cote checks in as nearly equal thirds of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvdre. It's a killer bottle of wine revealing full bodied richness, an expansive, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a complex bouquet of blackberries, savory herbs, peppered meats, and hints of violets. This concentrated, powerful wine stays just about weightless, has ultra fine tannins, and a great finish. The levage here was 14 months in 30% new French oak, with 16%