2022 La Croix du Casse
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The 2022 La Croix du Casse has a light, pretty black cherry nose with less of the prune element that I noticed en primeur . The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins, black plum fruit and some dryness on the finish. This is early drinking.
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Fresh plums, baked plums and walnuts on the nose. Slightly dull on the palate, with chewy tannins and a lightly bittersweet finish. 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. Drink from 2026.
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