William Downie Bull Swamp (Gippsland) 2024 Provence 91 Pts James Suckling '

91 Pts  James Suckling ' A graceful wine focused on sweet cinnamon

Sicily has always been at the crossroads of maritime trade routes and international influence

The Domaine produces both Champagne and Coteaux Champenois (still) wine

The fruit originates from vineyards near the village of Vertus

William Downie Bull Swamp (Gippsland) 2024 Provence 91 Pts James Suckling 'The Wine This dry grown vineyard was planted in 1981 on old, red volcanic soils at 150m elevation. There are four separate parcels of Pinot Noir, two north facing blocks of MV6 and another of Abel, as well as a more sheltered south facing block of MV6. The wine smells of ripe dark fruits including blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant as well poached autumnal fruits quince, medlar and pear. The palate is rich and weighty with rose hip, mace and black