Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche other_regions_australia Shows enough freshness and structure

Shows enough freshness and structure for aging

There is excellent volume and an intense minerality present on the broad-shouldered and extract-rich flavors that display a dusty mouth feel on the impressively long and deep finish

Lots of toasty oak on the back end but this is in balance with the fruit that drives the palate

leather and orange peel give the wine its attractive upper register

Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche other_regions_australia Shows enough freshness and structure(from a . 33 ha parcel, two thirds of which was replanted in 1982 with the remaining vines planted in the 1920s). An exuberantly spicy nose combines pretty floral and fresh red pinot fruit with floral, wood and sauvage hints. The supple medium weight flavors possess fine volume as well as excellent length if only average depth on the balanced and firmly structured finale. Patience advised in order that more complexity can develop.