Elian Da Ros, Cotes du Marmandais, Clos Baquey 2016 Verdicchio The first vintage being 2014

The first vintage being 2014

This is a striking Howell Mountain wine

giving way to fragrant notions of licorice

electric and SO fascinating

In the previous vintage

Elian Da Ros, Cotes du Marmandais, Clos Baquey 2016 Verdicchio The first vintage being 2014Received in Original Carton Clos Baquey is a blend of Cabernet Franc (35%), Merlot (35%), Abouriou (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), from a single plot facing south. The Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are entirely destemmed and vinified in open concrete vats with light punching down and maceration lasting 2 to 3 weeks. The Abouriou is vatted in whole bunches but not vinified by carbonic maceration. Each grape variety is vinified and