The NV Grande Cuvée 165ème Édition is showing well

but time has shown what was perhaps less apparent when the wines were young

sandy soils

with outstanding depth and a hint of youthful bitterness to the superconcentrated flavors of black raspberry and spices

Dark-colored

Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Size:12x750ml The NV Grande Cuvée 165èmeBright violet. Mineral accented cherry, dark berry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive, cracked pepper and licorice. Seamless and broad on the palate, offering juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and livelier with air. A subtle floral pastille note appears on the clinging finish, which shows good delineation and harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds