Rhys, Swan Terrace Pinot Noir Vintage:2019

Rhys, Swan Terrace Pinot Noir Vintage:2019The 2019 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace bounds from the glass with a blue fruited, floral aromatic intensity that initially feels more composed and collected than the exuberant Alpine bottling. The palate is exquisite and lifted, with a suave, silky polish that unfolds into a layered but inward finish laden with sturdy, chalky tannins and delicious dark fruits. The most in need of integration and softening of the non Hillside 2019s, this will be a fun wine

but in a balanced

Powerful dark berry

savory aromatics add to an impression of polish

This relatively recent

while the savoury characteristic of the palate

There is good energy and detail to the sleek middle weight flavors where the relatively refined texture of the mid-palate contrasts markedly with the robust but not rustic finale

and keep for 12-14 years

round and caressing middle weight flavors offer good length and a certain class though not nearly the same complexity as the CSJ

long and balanced finish

44 ha parcel of 90+ year old vines situated directly across from Chambertin

This has a touch of the exotic on the finish but not much

lifted and beautifully persistent