Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey - 2010 Wine Books On the nose

On the nose

but it bursts with flavor--from buttery toast and butterscotch to chocolate

A very humorous poster illustrated by famous English cartoonist

spiced orange and mountain herbs

smoke and pencil box (Philippe Dhalluin mentioned that the signature smokiness / fireside hearth was tangible in around 80% of the vats during élevage)

Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey - 2010 Wine Books On the noseAt a surprisingly young age, lian da Ros dreamed of being a farmer, and then at eight winemaking became his aspiration. Today he is highly revered for placing the appellation Ctes du Marmandais firmly on the map of France and most significantly for giving a voice to this appellation around the world. lian da Ros life started in the small and modest village of Cocumont sitting on the left bank of the Garonne river, thirty kilometres east of Sauternes,