As recompense for breaking his promise to visit he sent Odette a copy of his Memoirs inscribed “Cuvée de Réserve
almost bitter finish that keeps things interesting
and some lovely stone fruits on the palate
The gravel and clay soil is planted in the classic right bank blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc
It makes very impressive Pinot Noir wines and this is certainly no exception
Bodega Los Toneles, Tonel 46 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 AI Backfilled As recompense for breaking hisBodega Toneles Tonel 46 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is something of a blockbuster, intensely coloured and packed with pure and generous blackcurrant fruit flavours. The core of the wine is dark and brooding; the tannins rich yet ripe, balanced by excellent natural acidity. Subtle notes of toasty, spicy French oak suggest liquorice, cloves and peppers. The Toneles vineyards of La Consulta and Vista Flores sit at altitudes of 1,020 and 1,150m