Domaine Gayda, Chemin de Moscou 2022 - Magnum/1.5 Litre

A bright, vibrant deep red colour with hints of violet. The nose is remarkably intense, with dominant notes of wild blackberry, supported by fresh touches of liquorice and black pepper. Intoxicating floral notes of violet add a refined dimension to this complex bouquet. On the palate, refinement and indulgence come to the fore with aromas of blackcurrant liqueur, enriched by hints of pepper and cocoa beans. A fresh vegetal base and hints of plum jam add depth and richness to the wine. The long, powerful finish also reveals all its elegance thanks to controlled ageing in oak barrels.

The local villagers believe the name originated from the place outside the village where meetings were held, under the “L’arbre de Moscou” the “Moscow Tree”. This tree was used as a navigation beacon by pioneers of the Aéropostale service flying out of Toulouse on their way to Perpignan, Spain, North Africa and eventually South America. Stories of these flights have been immortalised by Saint Exupéry in his many books about his exploits. The tree, an enormous pine, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground over 20 years ago. The quality of the grapes guaranteed by Domaine Gayda's vines gives them a continuity of exceptional product for vinification. Estate bottled at Domaine Gayda.