Mollydooker The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia 2020 Herdade do Rocim the dark-golden colored 2018 Coteaux-du-Layon

the dark-golden colored 2018 Coteaux-du-Layon Chaume Premier Cru Écharderie opens with an intense and elegant

crisp white wine

The aroma transports you to a lost Soundof-Music-esque alpine meadow

deep and complex nose of baked plums

while also adding snappy pomegranate

Mollydooker The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia 2020 Herdade do Rocim the dark-golden colored 2018 Coteaux-du-LayonThe deep blend of red and purple colors and abundant aromas introduce the depth of this Cabernet. Rich and complex in flavor, notes of cherry and blackberry transition to licorice all sorts, cigar box and mocha all the while maintaining a dimension of sweet fruit. Soft and smooth on the palate, the 2020 Maitre D balances flavor and structure perfectly.