A gentle handling process retains a touch of natural spritz
layered with nuances of fresh herbs
longevity and quiet authority
single-estate approach to one of France’s most storied spirits
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2021 The Kirche, Charles Melton Cellar Series A gentle handling process retainsBrooding, layered and deeply expressive, The Kirche opens with dark blackberry, black cherry and plum, woven through with notes of liquorice, clove, cracked pepper and a hint of smoked earth. The palate is powerful yet beautifully controlled, delivering dense Barossa fruit shaped by firm, savoury tannins and a line of freshness that keeps the wine focused and composed. There is real gravitas here, but also precision, finishing long, complex and