Of course a French winemaker is not going to even look at an American oak barrel, which is why it’s always fun to ask if winemaker Frederic Picard has used any – the answer, so far, has always been a strong “NO” … but here there is 30% new wood used in the aging process. Smoked-lemon, apple, vanilla, green apple and a nice minerality that runs through the wine from beginning to end.
Price: $30.00 – Rating: ****