Chateau Desmirail, Margaux, 2019 Gigondas with preserved lemon

with preserved lemon

That matters because Alsace Pinot Noir often works best when it is not pushed too hard

One current trade source also describes it as being aged for around seven years

with soft tannins and a juicy core of red fruit

Taut and fresh toward the finish

Chateau Desmirail, Margaux, 2019 Gigondas with preserved lemonChateau Desmirail is a third growth in the 1855 classification, which has an outstanding terroir bordering the Route des Chateaux. Jean Desmirail gave his name to the Chateau after marrying an heiress from the Rausan family in the late 17th century. The current owner and manager, Denis Lurton, took over from his father Lucien in 1992. A well balanced wine, with spicy notes, good length, not too powerful and charming. Margaux, Bordeaux, France