A magnificent non-vintage Champagne expressing the purity of impeccable Chardonnay fruit from vineyards located in the Côte des Blancs including Grand Cru vineyards in Avize and Cramant
This Tannat rich wine had a 4-5 week maceration period creating a strong yet harmonious and elegant wine
Benjamin Moutet is now the fifth generation running the family business
40% Cabermet Franc and 20% Merlot offering a round medium palate and super smooth tannins
Great purity of fruit and remarkable finesse of tannins
Havens Winery, Merlot, 1997 Corkscrews A magnificent non-vintage Champagne expressingOutstanding! The best we've tasted from Havens. It received 90 points from wine writer Robert Parker 'The 1997 Merlot exhibits a dense ruby purple colour in addition to a superb nose of chocolate, cocoa, cherries, and smoky, earthy notes. The wine is rich and medium to full bodied, with low acidity, a sweet, nicely layered palate, and a lush finish. It should drink well for 7 8 years. (Aug 99)' Wine Spectator 'Dense, with a supple core of black