This is the entry level label for Terre à Terre, still sourced from Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser’s close planted Wrattonbully vineyard. Intended to be more ‘new world’ in style, yet still very much a structured beast.

A blend of hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) Shiraz (28%) and Franc (17%) matured in old oak barriques and a 4000L foudre.

The only challenge here is that its too young. There is red, ironstone earth and a slightly baked red fruit character (very warm vintage) but otherwise this gives away little. Nice gravelly tannins and the length is good, but otherwise a little raw and lacking in the fruit joy that the price point demands.

Drink next year.

Source: Sample
Tasted: October 2014
Drink: 2015-2020+
Score: 16.5/20, 88/100+
Would I buy it? Not yet.
Buy online: terreaterre.com.au