Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Duresses other_regions_italy This reaches 15% alcohol

This reaches 15% alcohol

This is hand-crafted South Australian Shiraz at its finest

1998 was a late flowering year but the grapes achieved perfect ripeness by harvest time

but Chiara and Giorgio Boschis clearly brought out all the best the vineyard had to give

Ripe aromas include those of plum

Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Duresses other_regions_italy This reaches 15% alcoholA perfumed and very pretty nose features notes of both red and dark berries along with subtle hints of spice, earth and lilac. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the well detailed and delicious medium weight flavors that exhibit a discreet minerality before concluding in an appealingly textured and refreshing finish. While this should reward a few years of cellar time I suspect that it will be accessible young as well. 89 2019+