Patrimony (Daou), Caves des Lions Size:3x750ml extremely mineral-driven with notes of

extremely mineral-driven with notes of sea spray and struck flint

(from 3 different plots measuring

The vineyard is in Torroja where the soils are slate and for Dominik slate works better with Cariñena

There is a really lovely mouth feel to the refined middle weight flavors that exude a discreet bead of minerality that adds a bit of lift to the intense

There are notes of salted pistachios

Patrimony (Daou), Caves des Lions Size:3x750ml extremely mineral-driven with notes ofGorgeous black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, iron, and spicy oak define the 2018 Caves Des Lions, a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc brought up all in new French oak. Concentrated, full bodied, flawlessly balanced, and elegant, it has a focused, straight, elegant texture, plenty of structure, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2 3 years of bottle age, if not more, and keep for two decades.