2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize This a very linear and

This a very linear and refined red with currant and lemon aromas and flavors

and old walled villages of half-timbered houses

and earthy notes

and perhaps with a bit more zip

Lemon peel

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize This a very linear andThe 2023 Les leons des matres is, quite simply, divine. Comprising mostly fruit from 50 year old vines in Ritchie, the 2023 was fermented in barrel and aged in 100% new French oak for ten months. This is so deeply minerally intense and rich. The density and weight conferred by the old vines is unmistakable, as is the phenolic power of Smillon. Green apple, lemon confit, sweet mint and chalk build through the broad, focused finish. The 2023 is one of