it delivers taut
As is the case with several wines in the range
12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot shows notes of burning embers/charcoal
all wrapped in a firm and moderately robust finish underpinned by firm tannins and beautiful persistence
who has done so much to raise the level of quality at Chateau Le Gay
Colgin IX Estate 2013 (Ex-Winery) it delivers tautAnother perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. An absolutely compelling wine, with notes of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry and cassis, it has the full smorgasbord of black and blue fruits, wonderfully integrated, toasty oak, acidity and tannin, a floral note that is unmistakable, and