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17: Charteris (NZ)
La Fauve Rouge 2021
Style: Red Blend ABV: 13.0%
Character:
Complexity:
Bramble, dark Rose petal, dark cherry and boysenberry with wild herbs. Some graphite and mineral too. There is a Ferruginous element to the aroma with added tilled earth complexity and a layer of juniper and anise like spice. A punchy acid and tannin interplay leads the palate on a mesmerising dance of willowy flow which starts with the brightness of Pinot Noir, collapsing into the dark brooding depths of Tempranillo. The exit is long yet fresh, inviting another glass.