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Laurent Batlle 2019 Equinoxe Blanc de Noir

Grenache Noir (Côtes Catalanes)

Charismatic, juicy and flavorful, this is a heartthrob of a wine. The palate shows dense tropical fruit concentration elegantly cantilevered by energetic and reverberating acidity. There is a highly cuddly midpalate texture that delivers an enticing and vibrant array of citrus and star fruit along the way. A just-perceptible twirl of tannins on the finish makes this a wine better suited to the table, even if the flashy flavors of mango, quince and prickly pear may make it challenging in pairings. Drink now–2022.

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Laurent Batlle 2019 Equinoxe Blanc de Noir

Grenache Noir (Côtes Catalanes)

Charismatic, juicy and flavorful, this is a heartthrob of a wine. The palate shows dense tropical fruit concentration elegantly cantilevered by energetic and reverberating acidity. There is a highly cuddly midpalate texture that delivers an enticing and vibrant array of citrus and star fruit along the way. A just-perceptible twirl of tannins on the finish makes this a wine better suited to the table, even if the flashy flavors of mango, quince and prickly pear may make it challenging in pairings. Drink now–2022.

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Laurent Batlle 2019 Equinoxe Blanc de Noir

Grenache Noir (Côtes Catalanes)

Charismatic, juicy and flavorful, this is a heartthrob of a wine. The palate shows dense tropical fruit concentration elegantly cantilevered by energetic and reverberating acidity. There is a highly cuddly midpalate texture that delivers an enticing and vibrant array of citrus and star fruit along the way. A just-perceptible twirl of tannins on the finish makes this a wine better suited to the table, even if the flashy flavors of mango, quince and prickly pear may make it challenging in pairings. Drink now–2022.