Aged 12-18 months in 25% new oak to keep the purity of the wine, exhibiting exotic notes of kiwi, lychee, even passion fruit all surrounded by a subtle oak presence very airy and floral. Their single-vineyard parcels are stunning examples of what this complex and amazing terroir can yield. Though their wines are quite enjoyable young, their ability to age well is what one might expect from a master such as de Villaine