Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 oyster shell

oyster shell

where the aromatics are a bit more forward

Lovely and entirely classic in style

(from very old vines situated in Les Hauts Brins that have approximately 20% pinot beurot interspersed with the pinot vines)

This is restrained to the point that aggressive swirling is required to coax even a glimpse of the otherwise very fresh aromas of floral

Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 oyster shellPale, verging on medium, ruby in colour. Dried creek bed and black plum with intense dried herbs wild thyme and lavender. High, fresh acid and a long finish. This is a gorgeous expression of Merlot really shows the herbal potential and freshness. (SCJ)