Description
The power of the ‘terroir’ tempered by the glistening fruit.
The aromatic richness enhanced with elegant precision.
The perfect balance of elements that respond to one another.
The revelation of a unique universe that opens itself up over time.
A feeling of fullness.
Totally shut down and enclosed, with an impressively saturated purple/black color and a promising but tightly strung nose of mineral, vanilla, espresso, black cherry and currant, this wine has beautiful purity, medium to full body, relatively high but sweet tannin, and a long 30-35 second finish. The wine is very firm but impressive as well as promising. Patience please! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. Last tasted, 11/02.
Robert Parker Jr
Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003
Very deep purple, garnet core. The nose is a sulky, little sod: utterly closed and yielding nothing at the moment despite vigorous swirling. A slight bretty aroma develops with time (eventually.) The full-bodied palate is tannic with broody, black fruits and rather low acidity but with aeration turns more decadent, though harmonious with just a little astringency on the finish. Needs time but it has great potential. Tasted November 2006. Drink 2010-2020.
Neal Martin
Wine Journal Dec 2007
