2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Mauritson Wines It's approachable but should also

It's approachable but should also age in bottle

gently building towards quite a complex finish with touches of Early Grey infusing the red fruit

keeping a good balance between the fruity expression of the Tempranillo and the toast and aromas of the oak

The touch of oak supports the cool

cinnamon and anise

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Mauritson Wines It's approachable but should alsoThe 2023 Les leons des matres is, quite simply, divine. Comprising mostly fruit from 50 year old vines in Ritchie, the 2023 was fermented in barrel and aged in 100% new French oak for ten months. This is so deeply minerally intense and rich. The density and weight conferred by the old vines is unmistakable, as is the phenolic power of Smillon. Green apple, lemon confit, sweet mint and chalk build through the broad, focused finish. The 2023 is one of