2016 Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, France (750ml) Viognier The palate is fresh on

The palate is fresh on the entry with firm tannin

The fruit forward

Barring cork failures

This is a decidedly potent

steady finish

2016 Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, France (750ml) Viognier The palate is fresh onTASTING NOTES A swath of toasty, singed vanilla starts off, quickly backed by waves of currant and plum preserves. As the flavors knit, a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise and apple woodtinged finish. Let this settle in with a little cellaring. Very solid. Best from 2020 through 2027. Wine Spectator, 92 pts This balanced wine shows fine potential. Its structure dominates at the moment, with solid tannins, but the rich black fruit is all