LVCA Ludwig Vanneron Le Galant 2018, Hawkes Bay

Classic and powerful bouquet with concentration of colour and bouquet, complexity and intrigue. Aromas of blackberry and marmite, roasted plums and boot polish, cassis and sweet violets, very toasty barrel and spices to match. Complex, youthful, powerful. On the palate - sweet ripe dark berry fruit flavours hit the palate first, tannins and acidity layer in next with fine through moderate chalky textures. The core of the wine remains the dark berry fruits then oak. Spicy, tense, youthful, lengthy. A wine that will age well for some years and reward every step of the way. Best drinking from 2025 through 2035+. Decant for service.

96 Points

Outstanding

RRP from $265.00

BARREL AGING: 100% French oak 15 months , 93% new and 7% oneyear-old barrels. VARIETIAL BLEND: Cabernet Sauvignon 75% , Merlot 18%, & Cabernet Franc 7%