2016 Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, France (750ml) Viognier The immediate impression is direct

The immediate impression is direct freshness and a mineral aspect that reveals itself at the finish

dried tomatoes

Barring cork failures

open nose with pure fruit expression: crushed apples

along with fresh pastry dough

2016 Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, France (750ml) Viognier The immediate impression is directTASTING NOTES A swath of toasty, singed vanilla starts off, quickly backed by waves of currant and plum preserves. As the flavors knit, a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise and apple woodtinged finish. Let this settle in with a little cellaring. Very solid. Best from 2020 through 2027. Wine Spectator, 92 pts This balanced wine shows fine potential. Its structure dominates at the moment, with solid tannins, but the rich black fruit is all