Clos Rougeard “Le Clos” 2018The most lifted and transparent of the trio, opening with red cherry, cranberry, and rose hip, layered with violet stem, wet gravel, and a subtle herbal freshness. The palate is lighter in body but vividly expressive, with bright acidity and fine, silken tannins giving the wine a graceful, flowing shape. Earth and stone are present but gentle, supporting a finish that is aromatic, fresh, and quietly persistent. Les Clos favors finesse and clarity over

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Mineral and blueberry notes

built on perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and that signature Pontet-Canet silk

with crisp acidity and delicate

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It’s crisp and dry

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Grape Variety: Dolcetto 100%

lending breadth to what is otherwise a wine of line and drive

and with a sultry feel

as it’s shrouded in warm earth