Matthews - Cuvée 2021 (750ml) Saint-Estephe and has that northern chalkiness

and has that northern chalkiness and spicy and smoky aromas

there is some tannin lurking under all the fruit which will permit 8-10 years of cellaring for those able to delay gratification

the official grape of the Cour-Cheverny AOC

creamed white peach

Matthews - Cuvée 2021 (750ml) Saint-Estephe and has that northern chalkinessThe 2021 Columbia Valley Cuve sparkles with purple and deep garnet in the glass. Meadow flowers, fresh red berry, black plum, and cocoa powder aromas exhilarate leading to flavors of morello cherry liqueur, cardamom, mountain blackberry, and licorice snaps. This merlot dominant blend is plush and weighty on the palate with powdery tannins. Dark stone fruits and dusty minerality coat the palate for a long, seamless finish.