La Pleiade 2013 Shiraz - Heathcote Vic.
Description
"This is the joint venture of Michel and Corinne Chapoutier and Ron and Elva Laughton (Jasper Hill). In the spring of 1998 a vineyard using Australian shiraz clones and imported French clones was planted. The vineyard is run biodynamically, and the winemaking is deliberately designed to place maximum emphasis on the fruit quality." - James Halliday
Inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas drive the nose with dark plum, vanillin cedar, earth, dark chocolate and spice ensuing. Lavish dark plum, blackberry and liquorice flavours engulf the full bodied palate with scorched vanillin cedar, earth, traces of fennel and spicy pepper the back drop. A rich opulent mouthfeel is framed by sturdy tannins which impart some chewiness to the finish. Outstanding concentration and power with a long rich black fruited aftertaste. Drinking optimally now or can cellar 6-8 more years.
750ml 14.0% Alv/Vol. 8.3 STD Drinks.
