William Murdoch Gimblett Gravels Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 chateau-g-destournel Recent vintages have impressed us

Recent vintages have impressed us here

and fresh rose petals all emerge from the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape

Luis’ son Gerhard has now been running the estate for a decade and has deftly picked up where his father left off

The 2023 Gantenbein Chardonnay from Fläsch in Switzerland’s Graubünden region shows the balance and purity that have made this small family estate one of Europe’s most respected names in modern winemaking

The palate is compact and tight

William Murdoch Gimblett Gravels Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 chateau-g-destournel Recent vintages have impressed usDark chocolate and inky black fruit aromas coexist with a lifted floral and crushed leaf scent on the nose of this dense and interesting wine. On the palate, there are flavours of roasted black fruit that are full and flavoursome. Balance and elegance are maintained by the robust structural tannins and excellent acidity. This wine is enjoyable to drink now and will continue to develop complexity and finesse with time in the cellar.