Grgich Hills Merlot Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard plums) with a strong

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sweet baking spices

it has tightened up considerably over the last year and is probably best forgotten for another 1-2 years

These vines were part of his daughter Therese's dowry when she married Baron Jacques Pichon de Longueville in 1694

Grgich Hills Merlot Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard plums) with a strong2021 JS 93 Robust aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry, cranberry, and black cherry are the centerpiece of this wine, harmonizing with the underlying aromas of violets, sandalwood, and forest floor. The first sip opens on the palate with a rush of softness and density, and lush, savory tannins. Red berries, blackberry, and cassis envelop the tongue on the mid palate, gently punctuated with subtle acidity followed by a long, flavorful finish. About