SIMONNET-FEBVRE IRANCY PARADIS
$31.99
Irancy “Paradis”, with intense violet hues, is perfumed with berries and blackberries. Its present and melted tannins offer a beautiful power accompanied by a pleasant length.We note a beautiful balance combining roundness and firmness. It will be enjoyed throughout the meal with appetizers, cold cuts, red meats, small game or cheese.
The vineyard is situated in an amphitheatre which protects it from Northerly winds. The soil Calcium shale from the Kimmeridgian and Portlandian Upper Jurassic era. The average age of the vineyards is 35 years. The final wine is aged for 18 months in stainless steel (85%) and in oak (15%).
- Size: .750L
Description
93 Points, Decanter
Wine from this south-southwest facing lieu-dit shows the importance of terroir. As much as I liked Simonnet-Febvre’s straight Irancy, this one is just better, although not for current drinking. Tighter and, despite no César in the blend, it’s more tannic than their straight Irancy. The focus is on minerals rather than red fruit, although the fruitiness comes through. It carries the 14.5% stated alcohol effortlessly. Similar to their village bottling, this Paradis bottling has refinement along with its structure. Alluring subtle bitterness in the finish reinforces its stature. Drinking Window 2024 – 2032. — Michael Apstein
92 Points, Wine Spectator
A lacy red, displaying strawberry, cherry, currant and stone flavors. Balanced and fresh, hints of flowers and spice chime in as this builds to a taut, lengthy finish. Best from 2023 through 2039. 1,400 cases made, 200 cases imported. — BS
