Gusbourne, Blanc de Noirs

Gusbourne, Blanc de NoirsNA

with the energy and tension that is typical of the Nebbiolos of Gattinara

but is nevertheless a smoking effort that's loaded with notions of cassis

which is the traditional name for Cabernet Franc in this area

A more elegant nose speaks primarily of cool floral notes that add breadth to the ripe and attractively spicy aromas of cassis and black raspberry

earth and suggestions of the sauvage

fresh nose

the team here had harvested everything other than their top Riesling

And it will be even better with 3-5 years of age

There is enough reduction to notice though not so much as to completely dominate the floralsuffused nose

Best from 2013 through 2021

Opaque purple

A background whiff of menthol is present on the ripe and appealingly spicy aromas of mostly black cherry and violet