Bastion de Camerac, Carmenere 2022Vintage 2022 Size 75cl ABV 12. 5% Tasting Note You may be more familiar with Carmnre as a Chilean wine, but the variety actually originated in Bordeaux. After phylloxera, its temperamental nature and difficulty in reaching full ripeness meant it wasnt replanted and, for all intents and purposes, became extinct in France. Fortunately, some vines had already made their way to Chile, where, during the 1980s and 90s, cracking wines labelled as Chilean

“with a nice creaminess and a good balance”

with cinnamon

flavour or colour

Serve - Elderflower Tonic

where the Vega Sicilia team have succeeded in bringing freshness and ageability to the wine without sacrixcing the wild

fine and rich tannins partner with powerful black-plum and black-currant fruits

a fusion of black cherry

which is spicy and packed full of punchy liqouirice

These vineyards are certified organic and are nestled high up in the hills south of Alcamo to take advantage of the slightly cooler temperatures and greater diurnal differences

intense bouquet of crushed fruits

The vineyard extends over smooth

lingering long on the finish which is dry and well rounded