Brookfields Gold Label Cabernet Merlot 2023 lan they meticulously source grapes from

they meticulously source grapes from the finest slopes of the region

The fruits from the various vines were vinified and pressed separately

The Delas Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes is a wine that truly embodies the essence of the northern Rhône appellations

creating a wine that delights with layers of complexity and intrigue

a blend of non-malolactic 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir set aside and blended in closed stainless-steel vats every year since 2012

Brookfields Gold Label Cabernet Merlot 2023 lan they meticulously source grapes fromThe 2023 vintage was sensational. Ripeness arrived in bucket loads with the Gold Label grapes harvested between 23 and 25 Brix. As a result, the 2023 is a beast of a wine with blackberry, cigar box, toast, dried herb, and leather flavours all underpinned by a firm alcohol. While approachable now, time in the bottle will allow further complexity and subtle flavours to evolve.