Jean-Christophe Mandard Les Petites Notes 2017 (750ml) Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu

Jean-Christophe Mandard Les Petites Notes 2017 (750ml) Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de DieuThis wine born from Gamay (85%) and Pinot Noir delivers fine aromas of small red fruits on the nose. In the mouth, it is ample, round, silky, and is underlined by a skilfully measured freshness which gives it a good length. A harmonious and tasty whole

Aromas of violet

Coming from Salta

powdery tannin finish

delicate finish

with a framework of succulent plum and black cherry flavours enhanced by French oak

perfect with traditional Sienese cakes

The winery

Rustic style Tannat Port fermented in open top puncheons and aged in neutral French oak

Aged in oak barrels with 10% new oak

but if you can afford to splash out

1% Carménère

its minerality reveals generous red fruit aromas from the Pinot Noir (Morello cherry) combined with notes of slightly candied citrus fruit from the Chardonnay