(from a .80 ha parcel). Here the nose is compositionally similar to that of the Clos des Barraults save for the presence of a much more pronounced sauvage character. There is both good volume and richness to the lush and powerful flavors that possess solid amount of palate coating dry extract that helps to buffer the moderately firm tannic spine on the lightly acidulated finish. This energetic effort is sufficiently round that it could be enjoyed young if given 30 minutes or so of air first. 91/2020+