Finca Allende, Aurus Brut Zero opulent and sappy medium weight

opulent and sappy medium weight flavors that are suave

cool and restrained aromas of green fruit

cool and distinctly earthy and sauvage-inflected aromas of plum

mineral-drenched black raspberry

although it tapers in a little toward the finish when you would expect it to fan out

Finca Allende, Aurus Brut Zero opulent and sappy medium weightThe 1996 Aurus has a rustic, leathery bouquet that is animally and feral. The palate is medium bodied with light, slightly disjointed tannins, while the fruit seems to have ebbed away towards the simple finish. Drink now. Commencing with the Allende Blanc, I was impressed by how well this ages. Predominantly Viura with a higher percentage of Malvasia in older vintages, it develops a fine waxy texture and almost dried Barsac like personality.