De Toren Fusion V - 2011 (750ml) Mencia The 2008 should be approachable

The 2008 should be approachable after bottling (because of the sweetness of the tannins as well as the extraordinary ripe fruit)

We're also going to continue with a longer than average élevage period of 16 to 18 months

in addition to remarkable promise

-Josh Raynolds

It will be one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release

De Toren Fusion V - 2011 (750ml) Mencia The 2008 should be approachableThe 2011 Fusion V offers a smooth, quite voluptuous bouquet with dark cherries, plum and salted licorice that is well defined. The palate shows admirable clarity with supple tannins, fleshy raspberry and red currant fruit that dovetail into a composed, harmonious finish that lingers long in the mouth. Lovely. Drink now 2018. De Thoren fashions a style of wine that is squarely aimed at the American market with bold flavors as well as a richer more