La Petite Cygnette
2005 Zinfandel, Russian River
In an unforgiving landscape of Zinfandels with super-ripe fruit, mono-dimensional pepper, and overwhelming heat, La Petite Cygnette (seen-YET) feels like a cool breeze in a shady grove. Despite her petite physique, this Swan is quietly discovering her own contemporary magnetism amidst the gang of glitzy groupies. Her appeal is classic: refined beauty in a small package discovered above the noisy milieu of oversized Zinfandels. The first thing we notice about La Petite Cygnette is her alluring floral perfume. Rose and peach blossom make a dazzling showing, followed by blackberries, dark cherries, and pumpkin pie spice. La Petite Cygnette’s regal bearing belies a spritely mouth of pleasant blackberry, vanilla and chocolate. The finish reveals an underlying balance, the key to La Petite Cygnette’s rein as the belle of the ball. Drink now or allow a brief cellaring.
| Bottle | Case | |
| n/a | n/a | |
| Club Price | $39 | 1 bottle limit |
