Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac The Domaine has owned half

The Domaine has owned half of the appellation since 2013

a sly wink to the volcanic activity from 35 million years before

'Italian Beaujolais' strikes us as about right

biodynamic vineyard close to the banks of the Gironde River

black berries and slate

Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac The Domaine has owned halfColour is brick red and some browning at the rim to be expected due to age. The bouquet shows lifted , spicy red and black fruits with cedar oak in accompaniment. Bright raspberry and plum fruits show on the concentrated pallet guided by fine tannins to a persistent finish. Lovely now but will hold for another 5 years. Serve with medium rare porterhouse with a red wine jus.