2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Mauritson Wines and citrus blossoms

and citrus blossoms

This blend of Grenache

It's approachable but should also age in bottle

The fruit in Lionel's elegant Côte-Rôtie is higher-toned than in the earthier

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Mauritson Wines and citrus blossomsThe 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