a plate of aged Manchego or Ossau-Iraty whose nutty firmness meets the wine’s focused fruit
ripe forest berries
let’s just jump ahead to 1990
the tannins fine-grained yet woven with Chinon’s signature tensile energy
carried by clean acidity and a saline flicker that lingers into the finish
Domaine de Colette Régnié Sélection Vieilles Vignes Grenache a plate of aged ManchegoDarker toned and more grounded than many in Rgni, this opens with black cherry skin, mulberry, and bruised plum, layered with violets, crushed granite, and a faint iron rich earthiness. The palate is medium bodied for Beaujolais, showing depth without weight, with savory dark fruit wrapped in fine, powdery tannins and a steady, mouthwatering line of acidity. Subtle notes of cocoa nib, black pepper, and dried herbs emerge toward the finish, which is