Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard Vintage:2009 This is a big but

This is a big but not really austere BM and should be approachable after only 7 to 8 years if your preference is for younger wines

juicy style

7 ha holding which makes Bouchard the largest owner)

40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah that spent 16 months in equal parts concrete tanks and smaller barrels

delicious and dense big-bodied flavors flash enormous power and drive that really builds from the mid-palate to the explosively long and sappy finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth

Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard Vintage:2009 This is a big butThe 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard is medium to deep garnet in color and delivers a beautiful nose of kirsch, red currants and blackberries complementing the fragrant core of cassis, tilled soil, red roses and black tea. The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks, finishing long with expressive black truffles and sauteed herbs layers.