Chateau La Bridane, Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bertrand Machard De Gramont Ishikawa’s 17th century Kutani Yaki

Ishikawa’s 17th century Kutani Yaki porcelain artwork gracing this bottle helps tell the story that this sake has been made with local ingredients only

Vivid acidity and focus

and exuding a calmness that only expertise can provide

with vanilla and anise up front

Lots of beautiful and ripe fruit here

Chateau La Bridane, Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bertrand Machard De Gramont Ishikawa’s 17th century Kutani YakiAppealing brambly fruit aromatics on the nose. On the palate it is measured and juicy, with brambled blueberry and raspberry fruits. Rustic in an unfussy way, with good structure and a real sense of uplift. Hard to find St Julien like this anymore, and although it is not polished it has so much going for it. Cabernet Franc also in the blend here. 92 Pts Decanter