Papillon

The grapes come from various Napa sites; for Papillon, the high-altitude Stagecoach Vineyard, with its stony, volcanically influenced mountain soils, is mentioned in particular. The wine matured for 13 months in French oak, 42 % of it new; spontaneous fermentation has not been documented. Stylistically, it shows ripe cassis and blackberry fruit, Santa-Rosa plum, cedarwood, liquorice and black pepper. The body is powerful yet elegant, with ripe tannins and a long finish in which sage and blackberry linger. Sources: Orin Swift product page 2023 Papillon; Orin Swift, Napa Valley description; Swiss wine lists with recommended prices.