Seguin-Manuel Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2016 sku_2180722 but the old traditions live

but the old traditions live on in the skills of our distillery workers and in the ingredients they still use at Caol Ila

youth and maturity

Not quite bottled when seen

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 90 points - (Tried & True Award)- Toasted oats

Seguin-Manuel Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2016 sku_2180722 but the old traditions livePretty much exactly what Mercurey should be a ripe, mouthfilling, Pinot Noir with a slightly rustic charm and 3 5 years of cellar potential all at an affordable price. This is nicely ripe with dark, fleshy, Bing and pie cherry fruit and accents of crushed flowers, fresh earth, and spice. The year in used oak has rounded off the rough edges, but there's still a pleasing, hearty, grip and fine freshness on the fleshy finish. Roast a chicken and dig in.