Author: James Halliday/Ned Goodwin
Source: Halliday Wine Companion 2018
Review Date: Wednesday August 2, 2017
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2014
The inaugural release of this cuvee hails from a close-planted vineyard at the top of a north-south limestone ridge in Wrattonbully, resplendent with prized terra-rosa soils. Matured in a combination of new and used French oak, the wine was then racked to a 4000l foudre. A dollop of cabernet franc was added just before bottling. Currants red and black, dried sage, bouquet garni, liquorice and the lift of mint are all there, before a thrust of finely wrought tannins and punchy acidity take over. A parry of fruit reverberates on the compact finish, still gristle and extract. Needs time. Plenty.
Rating: 95/100, 5 Glasses
Drink By: 2035
Price: $60
Date Tasted: 2 December 2016
Alcohol: 14.1%v/v
