2019 Domaine Prieure Roch Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes 750ml

2019 Domaine Prieure Roch Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes 750mlWith headquarters in Prmeaux Prissey, Domaine Prieur Roch is a relatively new producer, formed in 1988 by Henry Frdric Roch. Henry, who sadly passed away in 2018, was the nephew of Lalou Bize Leroy and also the co director alongside Aubert de Villaine of the Domaine de la Romane Conti from 1992 until his untimely death. Today, the estate covers approximately 16 hectares of vines of which 12 are in the Cte de Nuits and its winemaking philosophy is

the intense layered sweetness of vanilla

toasted oak spice

including creamy vanilla

and caramel intertwine with a hint of oak

We created our very own Chinotto at our Tasmanian distillery

and Sauvage Vineyard in Bannockburn

The ferment

The vintage was perfect

and a slight hint of caramel popcorn

"This powerful wine reflects the potential density of ripe Malbec

and sweet summer fruits

leading to a palate of crisp apple