Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano cassis and violets are woven

cassis and violets are woven together with notes of bay and tea leaf

expect layers of lemon verbena and granny smith apples

41 hectares of Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos plus slightly smaller holdings in Valmur

The palate is intense

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano cassis and violets are wovenDeep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long