100% de-stemmed grapes are separated from the stem 10 days to 4 weeks maceration in concrete tanks
40% Cabermet Franc and 20% Merlot offering a round medium palate and super smooth tannins
A magnificent non-vintage Champagne expressing the purity of impeccable Chardonnay fruit from vineyards located in the Côte des Blancs including Grand Cru vineyards in Avize and Cramant
four Grand Cru villages: Avize
as well as a flamboyant
Havens Winery, Merlot, 1997 Corkscrews 100% de-stemmed grapes are separatedOutstanding! The best we've tasted from Havens. It received 90 points from wine writer Robert Parker 'The 1997 Merlot exhibits a dense ruby purple colour in addition to a superb nose of chocolate, cocoa, cherries, and smoky, earthy notes. The wine is rich and medium to full bodied, with low acidity, a sweet, nicely layered palate, and a lush finish. It should drink well for 7 8 years. (Aug 99)' Wine Spectator 'Dense, with a supple core of black