The Clos Saint-Philbert vineyard is situated approximately 300 yards from Echezeaux at an altitude of 1
500 litre French oak botti for 12 months
deep and concentrated in appearance
with a rainy climate in spring
harmony and balance were key factors in the 2016 growing season
Colheitas Pereira D’Oliveiras Boal Medium Sweet (bottled 2013, 12yo) 2001 white-frontignac The Clos Saint-Philbert vineyard isA delightful nose combines dark honey with herbal vegetal, red date, hazelnut, smoke and wood aged aromas. There's a range of forest smells (wood, damp foliage, sweet, fresh clean air ), faded plum and a maritime pungency (very much a Boal character) of iodine engendering an umami rich savouriness. The palate is incredibly subtle and unforced, a wine of natural delicacy where great aged character gives a medium sweet mid palate with considerable