Joblot, Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines 2019 750ML SPSpain615MAR View: shows a yellow color

View: shows a yellow color with bright golden reflections

The blend is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc

2017 was one of the earliest and lowest-yielding years in recent times

Even if the oak treatment for the 2017 1902 Centenary Carignan is the same as for the Centenary Grenache (16 months in new oak)

Best paired with meat dishes that utilize yuzu kosho and other citrus

Joblot, Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines 2019 750ML SPSpain615MAR View: shows a yellow colorHere the wood is no longer subtle though neither is it invasive on the ripe and layered aromas of violet, plum, earth and discreet sauvage nuances. The middle weight flavors are not as concentrated but they're finer still thanks to the relatively fine grained tannins supporting the markedly firm and youthfully austere finale. This is clearly built to age and will need at least a decade to fully resolve the structure. Worth checking out.