Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 oyster shell

oyster shell

As one would expect

(from very old vines situated in Les Hauts Brins that have approximately 20% pinot beurot interspersed with the pinot vines)

There is excellent intensity to the obviously stony

The seductive yet decidedly punchy medium-bodied flavors possess better mid-palate density if not quite the same refinement as the Perrières

Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 oyster shellPale, verging on medium, ruby in colour. Dried creek bed and black plum with intense dried herbs wild thyme and lavender. High, fresh acid and a long finish. This is a gorgeous expression of Merlot really shows the herbal potential and freshness. (SCJ)