chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

As is typically the case there is more volume and midpalate concentration to the focused medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by somewhat finer tannins on the lacy and impressively refined finale

Each cluster hung from the vine with glorious perfection

I have no doubt the 2016 will blossom in bottle

This is definitely relatively forward for a young CC and a wine that should be reasonably approachable earlier than usual

Bellefont Belcier Vintage:2009 chopped almonds and oyster shellsRich and earthy, the 2005 Bellefont Belcier comes from an estate of 33+ acres and is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A structured, potentially long lived wine, it has a dense purple color, notes of cassis and black cherry liqueur, a deep minerality, ripe tannin, and a beautiful, full bodied mouthfeel and finish. This is a brilliant wine and a sleeper of the vintage to drink over the next 10 15 years.