Château Gilette Créme de Tête Sauternes 1996 Case Size:12 This wine’s classic Cabernet aromas

This wine’s classic Cabernet aromas and flavors of cassis and black fruits have intriguing dried herb and spice notes

the 2010 vintage illustrates why Merlot has been lauded by vineyard managers

and gentle floral character lead to a soft finish

incense and exotic spices

The general movement towards drier wines

Château Gilette Créme de Tête Sauternes 1996 Case Size:12 This wine’s classic Cabernet aromasThe wines of Chateau Gilette are released on average, between 20 and 25 years after the vintage! The wine remains in tank for close for almost 20 years before it's even bottled! At that point, Chateau Gilette ages the bottled Sauternes wine for an additional 3 5 years! Chateau Gilette at its best is filled with tropical, honey drenched fruit and spices. But the wine lacks vanilla, coconut or custard scents, as well as some of the fatness found in many