I thought it was a Napa Cabernet at first from the nose which was youthfully loaded with fruit and oak, a slight purple floral note too. The palate however was all Bordeaux, with plenty of fruit and fairly fine but copious tannin. Scorched earth like charcoal and lavender appeared on the finish. Plenty of length and some finesse for such a big and ripe vintage. Should get even better but curious how long this will go.
I thought it was a Napa Cabernet at first from the nose which was youthfully loaded with fruit and oak, a slight purple floral note too. The palate however was all Bordeaux, with plenty of fruit and fairly fine but copious tannin. Scorched earth like charcoal and lavender appeared on the finish. Plenty of length and some finesse for such a big and ripe vintage. Should get even better but curious how long this will go.
Dec 17th, 2015
Was slightly disappointing against the other premier crus from the night. Not the first underwhelming encounter with HB, maybe just not my wine.
Was slightly disappointing against the other premier crus from the night. Not the first underwhelming encounter with HB, maybe just not my wine.
Sep 1st, 2018
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
