Landaire Cabernet-Graciano 2016 alessandro-gian-natale-fantino leading to great ripening conditions

leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage

followed by notes of underripe peaches and melon

20% Cabernet Franc

sites selected for their ability to produce outstanding quality rosé material (the average age of vines is 65 years old although the oldest parcels range up to 120 years of age)

Landaire Cabernet-Graciano 2016 alessandro-gian-natale-fantino leading to great ripening conditionsCombing the South easts classic of Cabernet Sauvignon with the arriviste Graciano, Landaire has created a winner. An elegant, medium bodied, blackcurrant core given added finesse by the violets and raspberry from the Graciano. This is a complex, layered and fascinating wine. Theres no rush to drink this vintage, anytime from now (but do decant to give it some chance to open a little) until 2026. And Im probably being conservative in saying only until