(2021) The first vineyard Cristom planted in 1993, Louise is divided into 'upper' Louise and 'lower' Louise across its 88- to 134-metre elevation. Upper is composed of deep Jory and Nekia basalt soils, known to be mineral rich, while Lower is stongly influenced by the Missoula Flood silts known as Helvetia, a deep loam over clay. Clones are Dijon 113, 114, 115, 777 and Pommard. Similar colour to the Eileen, and the aromas lightly touched by garrigue herbs and flowers, a touch of coal or graphite, and deep red and black fruits. Again marvellous depth of sweet, ripe, juicy and supple fruit, but there's a layering of vanilla and toast here, a chicory bite of bittersweetness, and tannins that clamp the finish tightly. This one finishes on spice and taut fruit, grippy tannin, and certainly seems built for the long haul.