boisterous wine
it balances residual sugar with crisp acidity
Lees contact creates complexity and intense aromatics
rich and exotically opulent
It has decent but not exceptional concentration
Peter Michael 'L'Esprit des Pavots' Estate Red Knights Valley, USA, 2021 Meadowcroft Wines boisterous wineThe 2021 L'Esprit Des Pavots comes from the Les Pavot Vineyard, with a little more from the Oakville estate, but in this vintage, they started to include these younger 15 year old vines. Its built from 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and pours a red purple hue. The nose is captivating on opening, with aromas of floral perfume and notes of crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, polished spice, and crushed