Domaine Les Pins Bourgueil Vieille Vignes 2022 Mondeuse and spring’s got it

and spring’s got it

The 2018 is still coming together nicely

with aromas of blood orange

and we are lucky for it – because these are some of Barolo’s greatest wines

this opens with red currant

Domaine Les Pins Bourgueil Vieille Vignes 2022 Mondeuse and spring’s got itCool, quiet Cabernet Franc with a Loire cadencered currant and sour cherry upfront, shaded by crushed raspberry and a hint of dried cranberry. Theres that Bourgueil earthiness underneath: damp clay, pencil shavings, and a light dusting of white pepper. Medium light on its feet, the tannins feel fine and chalk etched rather than firm, carrying the fruit with a savory, gently herbal finish that leans toward bay leaf and fresh tobacco. Restrained,