Cloudy Bay, Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc other_regions even by the elevated standards

even by the elevated standards of Corton-Charlemagne

The 2013 Iron Syrah has a roundness and softness on the nose that almost belies its complexity - red berry fruit

While it's true that the balance is so good that that this could be enjoyed now

(90% of the fruit comes from En Charlemagne in Pernand with the remainder from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe

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Cloudy Bay, Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc other_regions even by the elevated standardsMulti site blend with a significant proportion from Wairau. Gentle pressing. Settled for 24 hours. 8% new oak fermentation with indigenous yeast for 15 months. Partial MLF. TA 7. 9 g l, pH 2. 98. Pale medium lemon gold. Bacon fat, spice and smoke. Vanilla edge to touches of capsicum and gooseberry. Rich, textured palate with spice, vanilla and waxiness to gooseberry and boxwood. Complex and long, if you like the style. (TJ)