A more serious effort, the 2007 La Fleur Morange (70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc) is one of the vintage’s top wines. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of raspberries, incense, Christmas fruitcake, and spice box. Surprisingly full-bodied (13.5% alcohol) with good density and richness, this is a big yet velvety textured wine to drink over the next decade or more.

Shows very focused aromas of blackberry and aniseed. Subtle and interesting on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a mineral and berry aftertaste. This is made from about 5 acres of clay and sandy soils. Average age of vines: 100 years old! Best after 2012. 835 cases made. -JS