Tasting Notes
Vinous 94
Deep red; in fact, almost ruby, showing virtually no sign of development. Knockout nose combines red fruits, iron and spices, along with some balsamic earth notes and a whiff of caramel; I was reminded of a cave a cigares. Full, lush and utterly seamless; large-scaled but weightless, with the redcurrant and earth flavors showing the beginning of truffle. Totally filled in but still a young wine. This is great right now but has plenty of ripe tannic support to go on for many years. Winemaker Yves Confuron reminded me that "we have much better raw materials today, and we also do much better work in the vines."
Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028
JancisRobinson.com 16.0
Cask sample. Extremely deep purple. Rich and brutal. Again the fruit has its work cut out to combat all that oak. Shame because the fruit is lovely. Curses! Very heavily extracted. Sweet palate hit followed by harsh tannins. Extremely awkward at this stage.
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012
