Producer note: Please see the introduction to Domaine de Bellene above for further information. Note that all of the wines are bottled under Diam brand composite cork that are stamped with the relevant information that includes producer, vintage and appellation. (Loosen Bros. USA, www.loosenbrosusa.com, OR, USA; Fine + Rare Wines Ltd., www.frw.co.uk, The Wine Society, www.thewinesociety.com, Laytons, www.laytons.co.uk, Tanners Wine, www.tanners-wines.co.uk, and Graham Gardner through Folly Wines, www.follywines.co.uk, all UK).
Tasting note: Aromas of primarily pear and apple compote exhibit a pretty floral top note. The exceptionally rich, indeed even opulent, medium-bodied flavors possess a generous and lush mouthfeel before concluding in a bone-dry and acceptably persistent finish. I would be inclined to drink this on the earlier side as I worry that it may become top heavy with more than a few years of keeping.
