fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

This should age effortlessly and is well worth considering

with golden raisin and candied kumquat notes

(from a 1 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines)

Brusset, Cotes Du Rhone Cairanne Cuvee Hommage Andre Brusse Vintage:1999 fermentation in stainless steel withA winner. Dark and deep, complex, full bodied and supple textured. Tobacco, spice, smoke and plum, with a mineral touch. With its ripe fruit, sweet tannins and black color, here is a wonderful Cairanne. The finish remains velvety a sign of greatness. Drink now through 2009. 665 cases made. PM