floral (roses) and black fruit-filled nose
and in an appellation that was until recently seriously despised by the cognoscenti
This shows great tension between the firm but ripe tannins and the intensely flavored palate
The fruit for this cuvée comes from one of the oldest vineyards in Oregon
opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity
Domaine Lafarge Vial, Fleurie, La Joie du Palais 2019 Napa Valley floral (roses) and black fruit-filled94 points Wine Advocate The 2019 Fleurie Joie de Palais is taut and concentrated, unwinding in the glass with notes of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices and musk. Medium to full bodied, lively and saline, it's a vibrant, mineral wine with upside for those with a little patience. As readers may remember, this 1. 5 hectare parcel of steeply sloping decomposed pink granite was planted in the 1950s. The 2019s have turned out beautifully at Domaine