L'Aventure, Cote a Cote Vintage:2012 with barbecue spice or steak

with barbecue spice or steak sauce that frame a core of supple dark fruit

Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot and 28% cabernet franc (it was 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc during the Primeurs)

A completely different nose that is more animale in character with more earth and crushed herbs as well that can also be found on the deep and exceptionally rich flavors that offer outstanding volume and sève on the palate drenching finish that goes on and on

The 2018 Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (there was no 2017 bottled) boasts sumptuous aromas of ripe cassis

The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin

L'Aventure, Cote a Cote Vintage:2012 with barbecue spice or steakThe 2018 Cte a Cte is a blend of 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and bright aromas of cranberries, blackberries, dusty earth, tea leaves and licorice. The medium bodied palate has expansive, spicy, juicy fruits in a silky frame, and it finishes very long and layered. 900 cases produced.