Advice from John California Merlot 2023 Marsanne Les Grandes Lignes is bottled

Les Grandes Lignes is bottled without dosage

Renoir's new NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Terroir (2019 base) has turned out beautifully

32% Mourvèdre

The light-bodied palate is just as gregarious

I was surprised by the varietal purity of the 2019 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon despite being blended with some 9% Carmenere

Advice from John California Merlot 2023 Marsanne Les Grandes Lignes is bottledDominating aromatics abound with notes of blackberry pie, black plum, sage and lilac. A flooding sensation on entry drives dark fruits onto the mid palate with touches of savory, fennel and licorice as complements. Long on the finish, the espresso bean and continued concentration of blackberry throughout fades slowly with gentle and soft tannins. Winery Website