Bond Quella 2021 Caymus-Suisun It’s an east facing parcel

It’s an east facing parcel with part of the vineyard facing north and the other side facing south

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a straightforward focused bouquet with brambly red fruit briary and tea leaf aromas though it just lacks the assertiveness and intensity you seek from a Grand Cru

it's the most difficult wine to make here

the vines extend on average over 10 or so hectares divided among six plots

green fruit

Bond Quella 2021 Caymus-Suisun It’s an east facing parcelRoses and blackcurrants with pine nuts and hints of graphite, nuts and brick. Medium bodied with very firm and muscular tannins, yet they are polished and balanced. Hints of chocolate and cocoa. Tight center palate. Needs time to soften and come together. 98 Pts James Suckling