JM FUENTES, GRAN CLOS PRIORAT 1998 Pinot Noir who since 2000 directs the

who since 2000 directs the domaine – Pierre originally hails from a domaine in Sancerre

and then the wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 months before bottling

powered by ripe Pinot Noir

With the assistance of consulting oenologist Helen Turley

its balanced in a more corpulent way

JM FUENTES, GRAN CLOS PRIORAT 1998 Pinot Noir who since 2000 directs the91 Points 92 Points CellarTracker Member Dark reddish purple in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe dark fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with some earthy dusty notes, mocha, tar, leather, spices & herbs & oak vanilla in the background. Medium deep bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe dark fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & plums with spices, herbs & a hint of oak vanilla. Lingering