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Bright, dark red. Redcurrant, tobacco and menthol on the nose. Broad, sweet and fairly full in the mouth, with a fine grain to the flavors of currant, tobacco, herbs and earth. Not especially complex or structured but nicely made. The finish features broad, ripe tannins and good energy and length.
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Revealing abundant minerality as well as a leaner, tighter style than the 2010's with less mass, extraction and power, this elegant, medium-bodied 2008 exhibits raspberry and black currant fruit, cedar, loamy soil and a hint of spice box. It should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.
Lightly scented. Sweet start – very supple and round with a hint of sawdust and a fair amount of acidity but bright fruit and almost hidden tannins. Much more ambitious than most Bordeaux Rouge Supérieurs. Rather drying finish. (JR)
Revealing abundant minerality as well as a leaner, tighter style than the 2010's with less mass, extraction and power, this elegant, medium-bodied 2008 exhibits raspberry and black currant fruit, cedar, loamy soil and a hint of spice box. It should be consumed over the next 3-4 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate May 2011 Another very good generic Bordeaux with committed ownership as well as a vision of quality, this blend of 40% Merlot, 35% Petit Verdot, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a sweet perfume of asphalt, blackberries, blue fruits, and flowers. Medium-bodied with crisp acids, sweet tannin, and no hard edges, it can be enjoyed over the next several years. [87-88 points] Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #182 April 2009