Vrai Canon Bouche Vintage:2009 The grapes from the most

The grapes from the most calcareous soils underwent a carbonic maceration in small bins

There is strikingly good intensity and real power to the overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that ooze a fine dry extract that does an excellent job of buffering the firm and robust tannins on the suave and textured finale that also delivers superbly length

Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the Cascina Francia vineyard designation to differentiate it from a new single-vineyard Barbera from the Cerretta vineyard the estate will release beginning with the 2008 vintage

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir

this powerful effort should be capable of effortlessly aging over the next 15 to 20 years

Vrai Canon Bouche Vintage:2009 The grapes from the mostFrom a blend 98% Merlot and the remainder made from Malbec, this licorice, truffle, blackberry jam filled wine offers supple textures and an appealing black and red fruit finish. This is another outstanding value Bordeaux wine from 2009 made with the help of Stephane Derenoncourt and his able team.