Chateau Grand Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Gamay Noir Reserve, 2017

This is the big brother of the Gamay Noir Limited (see below). It has been aged 40 months in barrel compared to 4 months for the GN Limited. And it sells for $30 compared to $16 for the Limited. Tasting the two side by side, though, I clearly prefer the little brother.

Much darker in color than the Limited and fuller in the mouth. The flavors have blended together, as you would expect with long-term aging. Round and rich in texture. What I miss, though, compared to the Limited, are the clearly delineated flavors of tart cherry and black pepper. I like it but will put my money on the cheaper Gamay Noir and drink it more frequently.