William Downie Bull Swamp (Gippsland) 2024 Provence Stuart’s vinous passion was developed

Stuart’s vinous passion was developed in WW2 Europe where he developed a fondness for the wines of Burgundy

The Domaine produces both Champagne and Coteaux Champenois (still) wine

Cabernet Franc

but also the muscular structure for long aging

dark and tough

William Downie Bull Swamp (Gippsland) 2024 Provence Stuart’s vinous passion was developedThe Wine This dry grown vineyard was planted in 1981 on old, red volcanic soils at 150m elevation. There are four separate parcels of Pinot Noir, two north facing blocks of MV6 and another of Abel, as well as a more sheltered south facing block of MV6. The wine smells of ripe dark fruits including blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant as well poached autumnal fruits quince, medlar and pear. The palate is rich and weighty with rose hip, mace and black