De Toren Book XVII 750ml

The 2021 vintage was similar to the 2019 vintage. During this season, we experienced a cold, wet winter and cold temperatures during the ripening season, along with some rain during harvest. A slower ripening resulted from these colder temperatures, preserving aromatics as well as acidity, contributing to the wine’s expressiveness. For Book XVII 2021, we harvested all individual lots at perfect phenolic ripeness, resulting in optimum tannin structure and fruit purity. At first glance, the wine has a bright red rim that becomes darker and more ruby-hued as it approaches the center. One is greeted with intense aromas of red cherry and raspberry, followed by blackberry and cassis with hints of mulberry and sweet tobacco. The palate is complemented by the richness and density on the tongue. This wine has a fine, firm tannin structure with acidity that adds to its complexity. It shows hints of black cherries and black currants, layered with a rich graphite minerality, rounded out by a touch of sweet spice nutmeg and underlying vanilla.