Favia Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, 75cl 100RP balance and a beautiful aromatic

balance and a beautiful aromatic purity

with a fine combination of dark fruit and the characteristic Saint-Julien signature

I would put pure expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese in this category

Its rays are brilliant and warm

Geoffroy Blanc de Rose appears as a refined and energetic champagne with a harmonious balance between the depth of Pinot Noir and the vibrancy of Chardonnay

Favia Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, 75cl 100RP balance and a beautiful aromaticThe 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville reveals a bit more sage and redder fruit than the 2018 or 2019, backed by cassis notes. No, it's not as dense or concentrated as the previous two vintages, but it's still a solid effort that doesn't appearat least to this tasterto show any smoke taint. It's medium to full bodied, silky and fine, with some tea like notes on the lingering finish. Drink Date: 2023 2035 Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate