it requires patience (or vigorous swirling) to reveal its nascent complexity
and tropical notes with refreshing pear and melon
creating what Vinous calls an "elegant and refined" wine with "supple textures and polished black fruits
silky texture reminiscent of fine Burgundy
offers a bright and fresh red-fruit profile with earthy and spicy notes
Chêne Bleu Heloise 2015 Limited Sale it requires patience (or vigorousDeep opaque garnet color. Enticing aromas of rich red fruits like cranberry and pomegranate mixed with clove, tobacco, oak spice and savory herbal notes. Full bodied with a velvety, well integrated tannin structure hinting at some age. Flavors echo the nose with layers of dark fruit, florals, tobacco and mesquite smoke. Vibrant yet balanced acidity leads to a long, dry, minerally finish. An elegant, textured wine showing complexity and great length.