Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut other_regions_australia The 2010 LApparita is a

The 2010 LApparita is a pure expression of Merlot with bold fruit nuances of cherry and black fruit at the core

density and power to the lavish but focused flavors that coat the mouth with dry extract on the saline-inflected

with a lasting impression of fruit to match the refined tannins

not surprisingly

Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut other_regions_australia The 2010 LApparita is aIssuing from the single vineyard site of Les Couarres in Merfy, with sandy and clay rich soils over limestone, this Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend tends to be one of the most expressive wines in its youth. Yields from this plot of vines are often the most generous and are usually controlled by extensive de budding. In the cellar, Les Couarres is more prone to oxidation than his other wines, so barrels are regularly topped up (in contrast to Les