rather drying tannins and fresh acidity
medium-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate density while exhibiting acceptable depth and persistence on the very supple finish
And the right acid balance
Rolle (Vermentino) and Syrah all combine to layer delicate aromas of citrus blossom
There's a good bit of Merlot in this year
2023 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Superieur Santa Cruz Mountains rather drying tannins and fresh94 points, Decanter "Very fragrant and floral expression on the nose, really open and forward. Smooth and full of bright energy with savoury, herbal strawberry and red cherry notes. Great texture, fresh and focused. This has good structure in terms of fleshy tannins but with a cool, bite to the quite high acidity which keeps it lifted. Nice balance, precision and drinkability with a salty, chalky, graphite finish. I like this a lot. Clean, grippy,