Domaine Gilles Coperet - Brouilly Saburin 2024 (750ml) Valpolicella classico

Domaine Gilles Coperet - Brouilly Saburin 2024 (750ml) Valpolicella classicoWinemaker Notes The Sauburins vineyard is planted to 50 year old vines that are planted in deep granite soil steep slopes facing Mont Brouilly. The grapes are hand picked, whole bunch macerated and aged 10 months in concrete vats. This cuvee gives an intense ruby red color with purple blue tints. The mouthfeel is seductive and flavorful with a lovely black and red berry fruit feel, the tannins are noticeable yet elegant. Ideal as a partner to white

95Decanter

for consuming along with abundant food and conversation

rich and clingy on the palate

It has a reticent nose compared to the 2022 when tasted last year

bull’s blood

all backed by fine-grained tannins and subtle sanguine and iron shadings

born in 2016

Energetic and lifted

Aged 27 months in 100% new French 300 liter hogsheads

and given complexity by tobacco and spice

nougat and a touch of umami

Robust and round on the palate with generous concentration of fruits