2017 Michel Rolland Red Wine
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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a mix of top sites (To Kolan, Dr. Crane, Thomas, Sunshine, Georges III, etc.) and is 100% varietal aged in 80% new French oak. It has classic crème de cassis fruit as well as complex tobacco leaf, violet, sappy herb, and earthy nuances. This medium to full-bodied, balanced beauty has good acidity, plenty of tannins, and a solid mix of both elegance and richness. It’s an ageworthy release that’s going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. 400 cases.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Bottled only two weeks ago, the Michel Rolland 2017 Red Wine displays a deep garnet-purple color. It springs from the glass with vibrant blackberry preserves, crème de cassis and warm blueberry notes complimented by nuances of violets, chocolate box, licorice and menthol. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with bold, youthful black and blue fruit flavors, textured by soft, velvety tannins and lifted with great freshness, finishing long and perfumed. 350 cases only were produced this year. (Normal production is around 600 cases.)