Alain Hudelot Noellat, Bourgogne Rouge Vintage:2013 The Ca' Marcanda 2017 Bolgheri

The Ca' Marcanda 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Gaja family estate in Bolgheri

(from 3 different parcels totaling

if less expressive at this stage than its peers

blueberry and spicecake flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity

concluding with a long and precise finish

Alain Hudelot Noellat, Bourgogne Rouge Vintage:2013 The Ca' Marcanda 2017 BolgheriHudelot always seems to outperform with their Bourgogne and 2013 is no exception. The cool, pure and very pretty nose is composed of assorted red berries, violets and soft earth wisps. There is fine detail to the vibrant, delicious and silky textured flavors that possess lovely balance on the dusty, refreshing and inviting finish. This is a very fine example of the genre and offers great value. 87 2016+