Peter Michael, La Carriere Vintage:2012 3 hectares in the village

3 hectares in the village of Gratallops

Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is that the underlying material is not at the standard displayed by the Richebourg

the mouthfeel of the energetic medium weight flavors is wonderfully refined while possessing excellent complexity on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

but it hasn't really blossomed into a truly special wine

sophisticated bouquet of blackberry

Peter Michael, La Carriere Vintage:2012 3 hectares in the villageThis is solid as a rock with a lovely, dense texture and gorgeous apple, lemon cream and vanilla. Full body with a balance of acidity and ripe fruit. Mineral. Slate. So intense. Drink or hold.