Bois de Brincon Le Clos Des Cosses Anjou Villages, 2017 Champagne fleshy with just the right

fleshy with just the right hint of spice

balance: a great wine from this local grape of Roussillon

hillside vineyard that was planted in 1999 to equal parts cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc

Lovely balance on the palate and extremely long finish

The 1986 Leoville-Las Cases is still so youthful in appearance after 30 years

Bois de Brincon Le Clos Des Cosses Anjou Villages, 2017 Champagne fleshy with just the rightLe Clos des Cosses is a steep, hillside vineyard that was planted in 1999 to equal parts cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. If standing in the vineyards on a clear day, you can see the city of Angers. The earth here is a mix of Marne (largile calcaire mix) and Ostraces (fossilized shells). The grapes are 100% destemmed and are gently macerated and fermented with native yeast in cement. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 18 months, followed by