Chateau Gilette Creme de Tete, Sauternes, France 1997 375ml Societa Agricola Nicolis Angelo & Figli but is incredibly polished

but  is incredibly polished

A blend of 80 per cent merlot and 20 per cent cabernet franc

which remains transformed into small red fruits

The frothy palate delivers Granny Smith apple and white peach alongside refreshing acidity

this very sophisticated gruner has stunning balance

Chateau Gilette Creme de Tete, Sauternes, France 1997 375ml Societa Agricola Nicolis Angelo & Figli but is incredibly polishedQuite ripe and showy, this is turning to the drier edge now as it matures, with date, green tea, green almond, dried blood orange and green plum notes laced with marzipan and mango pure. The long, exotic finish sails on, offering waves of dried tropical fruit and lightly roasted nut notes. Distinctive and thoroughly gorgeous.