Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche Size:6x750ml the wine is deep

the wine is deep

the wood influence is subtle though not imperceptible on the slightly cooler aromas of lavender

while the addition of 16% Roberta's Merlot helps fill out the mid-palate beautifully

5 ha parcels divided between ¼ Pied d’Aloup

Whiffs of herbal tea and various floral nuances add breadth to the ripe and exceptionally fresh red berry fruit scents

Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche Size:6x750ml the wine is deep(from a . 33 ha parcel, two thirds of which was replanted in 1982 with the remaining vines planted in the 1920s). An exuberantly spicy nose combines pretty floral and fresh red pinot fruit with floral, wood and sauvage hints. The supple medium weight flavors possess fine volume as well as excellent length if only average depth on the balanced and firmly structured finale. Patience advised in order that more complexity can develop.