Community Tasting Note

glimmervoid wrote:

Saturday, February 4, 2023 - Chateau Biawak Chapter 9: SONOMAvatar - The way of water (Chateau Biawak, Singapore): 14.5% ABV. produced from 100% Dijon clone 777. Clone 777 tends to be earthier with medium sized clusters and berries. 95% destemmed grapes with whole clusters on the remainder. 5-day cold soak followed by a 10-day fermentation, with 3 times daily punch downs (pigéage). 1 year in 60% new Francois Freres barrels and 40% one-year old barrels. 2016 was the first year after a 3-year drought. The abundance of winter rain increased berry size and increased the yields.

Rich, deep and powerful, yet with restraint and balance. Cherry, raspberry fruit, cola notes, underlying savoury and saline edge, citrus peel character. My favourite from the lineup.

photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CohsY0zhLrM/

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