Deep purple-black in colour, this is immediately striking for its purity, depth and detail. The nose opens with ripe blackcurrant, redcurrant jelly, blackberry and kirsch, before unfolding into more savoury layers of cedar, graphite, black pepper, tar, mint, dark chocolate, cardamom, clove, violets and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied, tightly wound and beautifully structured, with velvety black fruit wrapped around a rock-solid frame of fine-grained tannins. There is excellent freshness throughout, with a mineral and slightly saline edge cutting through the richness and carrying the wine to a long, powerful finish. Complete, composed and built for the long haul, this has a great future ahead and sits among the standout wines of the vintage.
Critic Reviews
97 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
Tannins and fruits march in step with each other to give this wine style and elegance. The structure is supple and the tannins smoothing, while still keeping great aging potential. Drink the wine from 2027.
97 POINTS
Peter Moser - Falstaff
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening at the rim. Delicate floral scents underpin ripe cherry fruit with fine nuances of blackberry and cassis, attractive spices - cardamom, cloves and candied orange zest; an inviting bouquet. Juicy, intense pronounced ripe plum fruit, a whisper of nougat, ripe tannins, good length, tender roasting flavours on the finish. Masses of ageing potential.
97 POINTS
Peter Moser - Falstaff
Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Fine nuances of cassis, blackberries and licorice, noble wood savouriness in the background, notes of candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant, ripe cherries, harmonious and fresh, fine, ripe tannins, chocolaty touch on the finish, shows length and has certain ageing potential, great future.
96 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
Softer and silkier than many Pauillacs in the vintage, this is a clear success. Hugely silky and seductive, with grip, power and finesse. One of the best of the appellation, with finessed tobacco, heather and plump blueberry and cassis fruit, expertly managing the low 30hl/ha yield. 60% new oak. Tasted twice.
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Tasting Notes
Deep purple-black in colour, this is immediately striking for its purity, depth and detail. The nose opens with ripe blackcurrant, redcurrant jelly, blackberry and kirsch, before unfolding into more savoury layers of cedar, graphite, black pepper, tar, mint, dark chocolate, cardamom, clove, violets and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied, tightly wound and beautifully structured, with velvety black fruit wrapped around a rock-solid frame of fine-grained tannins. There is excellent freshness throughout, with a mineral and slightly saline edge cutting through the richness and carrying the wine to a long, powerful finish. Complete, composed and built for the long haul, this has a great future ahead and sits among the standout wines of the vintage.