This too escaped any hail damage as the storm was essentially on the south side of the village. An equally complex and refined nose that is stunning in its airy purity that the ethereal red, blue and rose petal aromas are lilting as they complement to perfection the superbly fresh and vibrant medium weight flavors brimming with an almost pungent minerality, all wrapped in a gorgeously long and impeccably well balanced finish. This is a Zen wine as it's harmonious and cool with the same 'wow' factor as the Combe d'Orveau displays. Highly recommended.

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Dark red. Lower-pitched, more soil-inflected aromas of brown spices, mocha, game and earth ("a Bonnes-Mares cousin," says Hervet). Then suave, dry and youthfully closed in the mouth, with red fruit flavors lifted by a peppery nuance. Less expressive today than the Combe d'Orveau, but this has a sappy, peppery intensity at its core. Best today on the very brisk, dry finish, which throws off notes of spice and earth.

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Tasting note: This too escaped any hail damage as the storm was essentially on the south side of the village. An equally complex and refined nose that is stunning in its airy purity that the ethereal red, blue and rose petal aromas are lilting as they complement to perfection the superbly fresh and vibrant medium weight flavors brimming with an almost pungent minerality, all wrapped in a gorgeously long and impeccably well balanced finish. This is a Zen wine as it's harmonious and cool with the same 'wow' factor as the Combe d'Orveau displays. Highly recommended. Tasted: Jan 01, 2008 Score: 91-94 Drink: 2018+ - Comments: Sweet spot Outstanding