2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize A classed growth

A classed growth

not excessive

It has sweet tannins and a balanced acidity

and perhaps with a bit more zip

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize A classed growthThe 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