Mirco and Gloria Gottardi founded Contra' Soarda in 2002 on slopes just outside Bassano del Grappa
so each parcel keeps its voice
With savory tannins and classic hints of kirsch
and the elegant restraint of classic cool-climate Cabernet Franc
Louis Jadot, Chambertin Grand Cru, 1996 burgundy_wines-template Mirco and Gloria Gottardi foundedChambertin is one of Burgundy's greatest Grand Crus, the muscular, deep toned king of Gevrey, and Louis Jadot is among its most reliable interpreters. This 1996 is a true mature back vintage from a structured, classic year, now three decades along and into its secondary glory. Expect aromas of dried cherry, forest floor, mushroom, and sweet spice, with the silky, resolved texture that only time gives Pinot Noir. A bottle for those who love old red