Clos Cancaillau Jurancon Creme de Tete 2017

Clos Cancaillau Jurancon Creme de Tete 2017Our Take: Luminous gold in the glass, this Juranon opens with a heady weave of quince paste, dried apricot, and acacia honey, lifted by flashes of citrus peel. The palate is lavish yet precisecandied orchard fruit, pineapple, and saffron glide over a spine of vibrant acidity, keeping the sweetness taut and energetic. A waxy, lightly spiced finish lingers with notes of ginger and beeswax, leaving a feeling of richness without weight.

There’s both vibrancy and depth here — a balance of delicacy and quiet power that defines Lamy’s reds

2 day cool decantation

Luscious mousse and apple freshness take over on the palate

It sees a little skin contact to add a little bit of texture and deepen the already complex nose and palate you get from these gorgeous vernaccia grapes

with adequate tannins to develop over the short to medium term

freshly clipped mint and hints of wet stone

Let it age and drink from 2027

95 points Wine Spectator: "[$320 list] Steeped cherry and raspberry fruit flavors are accented by tea rose

Grenache and Mourvèdre

Merlot 25%

The parcels are all within the Clos Derrière Vieille on the slopes of Gigondas

This Grand Cru Riesling is excellent at the beginning of the meal with a shrimp salad with lemon