Peter Michael, L'Esprit des Pavots Size:12x750ml

Peter Michael, L'Esprit des Pavots Size:12x750mlA gorgeous second wine, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon L'Esprit des Pavots is succulent, racy and inviting. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather flesh out in this super expressive, pliant red wine from Peter Michael. Floral overtones add lift through to the finish. I would prefer to drink the 2015 over the near and medium term, as it is already quite expressive and delicious. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc,

lemon-fresh

The red 2019 Benje was produced mostly with Listán Prieto with some Listán Blanco (4%) and Tintilla (2%) from different old vineyards in Santiago del Teide in the south of Tenerife at altitudes ranging between 900 and 1

the light-bodied palate offers a whisper of chalky tannins

the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets

Just a tad more savour

imposing Barolo will require patience

There is a hint of herbal tea present on the more deeply pitched nose of dark currant

The historic estate celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1981

classically rustic tannins

dusty tannins on the prolonged finish

which hangs on with very good tenacity and echoing floral character

There is both fine punch and volume to the utterly delicious and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that display traces of warmth and rusticity on the otherwise solidly persistent and complex finish