Allen Meadows' Burghound, July 2007
(from 60 year old vines and the vineyard
is a whopping 4ha monopole within Perrières). Not surprisingly, this closely
resembles the Perrières aromatically though there is just enough extra ripeness
where hints of orchard fruit creep into the mix and continue onto the generous
and sappy medium-full flavors that offer a beguiling texture and the same
pungent minerality on the balanced and powerful finish. This really packs
a punch as the intensity is almost painful and the underlying sense of tension
and vibrancy is striking. 93 points
Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar,
Sep/Oct 2007
($140; domain wine) Reticent nose
hints at minerals, menthol and honey. Fresh on the attack, then almost painfully
intense in the middle, with a crystalline purity to the flavors of peach,
nectarine, bergamot and spices thanks to powerful minerality. The impression
of precision extends through the sappy, rising, extremely long finish.
95 points |
