Colgin - IX Estate Red 2011 (750ml) Grand Cru Classe de Graves

Colgin - IX Estate Red 2011 (750ml) Grand Cru Classe de GravesFounded in 1992 by art expert and auctioneer Ann Colgin, Colgin makes three tiny production wines of which their IX Estate (pronounced Nine Estate) is the best known. IX Estate is located in the eastern mountains at about 1,200 feet. In warm vintages, the wines are powerful, lush, and textural. In slightly cooler years, they can take on incredible beauty and precision. The 2016 (which also includes a small amount of Petit Verdot) is darkly savory,

white roast or grilled meat

This was a light wine with a beautiful nose

it can be enjoyed with fish in creamy sauce

It has a rich

with a tangy entry

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is about 60% Phinny Hill Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon

Finishes with a charming touch of nutmeg

and winemaker Harry Hansen is able to build from that experience to select the finest lots to create the most memorable expressions of the varietal for each vintage

Tannins are fine-grained and pleasantly chewy

its aromatic power requires refined dishes (Saint Jacques

spice and earth with beautiful balance and structure

Nose: The nose presents the patina of the Pommery vintages: elegance minerality freshness