Allen Meadows' Burghound, May 2011
This is also notably ripe with an expressive and very fresh nose of black cherry, floral and stone aromas that complement well the intensely mineral-inflected broad-shouldered and precise flavors where the supporting structure possesses excellent phenolic maturity, all wrapped in a driving, serious, austere and stunningly long finish. This is simply terrific though note that it will not be an early drinker. 92-95 points and Sweet Spot Outstanding.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, January/February 2011
Medium red, much lighter than the Clos des Epenots. Quite closed on the nose, hinting at redcurrant, smoke, game and underbrush. Much farther along in its elevage than the Clos des Epenots: suppler and suaver, and seemingly closer to needing bottling. Took on a darker fruit character with aeration. Builds impressively on the back end, finishing with mounting, fine-grained tannins and excellent length. This went through its malo early (in March of 2010) and that may have cost it some color, noted Confuron. 92-94 points. |
