Ballot Millot other_regions_italy smoke and lemon oil

smoke and lemon oil

nicely proportioned wine that will provide enjoyment over the next 6-7 years

sumptuous finish

structured and firm 2005 Gigondas

25 ha parcel

Ballot Millot other_regions_italy smoke and lemon oil(vinified with ~30% whole clusters). Here the nose is both more expressive and decidedly more floral in character with its aromas of fresh red berries, earth and a hint of the sauvage. There is again fine energy and volume as well as a more refined mouthfeel to the middle weight flavors that exude a bracing minerality on the bitter cherry inflected finale. This could use better depth, but the underlying material appears to be present for that to occur