Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano 41 hectares of Clos des

41 hectares of Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos plus slightly smaller holdings in Valmur

totally the opposite of the cliché of a Pommard

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

expect layers of lemon verbena and granny smith apples

An intense and rich nose with notes of dried fruit (almonds and hazelnuts) as well as toasted or grilled aromas

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano 41 hectares of Clos desDeep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long