Domaine Terre de l’Élu‌ ‌‘Magellan’ VV‌ Amphora Rouge

The palate is deep, structured, and quietly powerful, opening with blackcurrant, dark cherry, and liquorice carried by the cool, schist‑driven freshness that defines Terre de l’Élu’s old‑vine Cabernet Franc. A mid‑palate of spice, warm earth, and crushed stone reflects the long amphora maceration, which gives the wine both aromatic lift and a seamless, velvety texture. The tannins are firm yet silk‑lined, framing the fruit without heaviness, while the extended élévage in old barrels adds a polished, savory depth. The finish is long, mineral, and resonant, tapering with dark‑fruit skin, graphite, and a lingering herbal‑spice echo.