The nose is immediately expressive and commanding
single-estate approach to one of France’s most storied spirits
layered with nuances of fresh herbs
it would be cool stone wrapped in silk
2021 The Kirche, Charles Melton Cellar Series The nose is immediately expressiveBrooding, layered and deeply expressive, The Kirche opens with dark blackberry, black cherry and plum, woven through with notes of liquorice, clove, cracked pepper and a hint of smoked earth. The palate is powerful yet beautifully controlled, delivering dense Barossa fruit shaped by firm, savoury tannins and a line of freshness that keeps the wine focused and composed. There is real gravitas here, but also precision, finishing long, complex and