Le Petit Lion 2015

The 2015 Le Petit Lion comes from plenty of younger vines, yet also includes older vines of Merlot, the 2015 is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and it spent 14 months in 25% new French oak. It’s a beautiful second wine offering medium-bodied notes of red currants, red plums, dried flowers and hints of spice. It’s finesse-driven, has sweet tannin, and a good finish. It’s not massive by any standard, yet should fill in with 2-3 years of cellaring and have 15-20 years of longevity.