Tight and tough, big and burly. Nicely aromatic - deep, meaty, floral, perfumed. Chiseled and dusty on the palate - big time cedar, smoke, under-ripe cherry, black licorice, violet. Chewy tannins, this is young, dense, unyielding. High acid knocks it a bit out of balance, and heightens the perception of a green, sour, barrel undertone. This needs time. Old school terroir wine. Excellent value at €17
Tight and tough, big and burly. Nicely aromatic - deep, meaty, floral, perfumed. Chiseled and dusty on the palate - big time cedar, smoke, under-ripe cherry, black licorice, violet. Chewy tannins, this is young, dense, unyielding. High acid knocks it a bit out of balance, and heightens the perception of a green, sour, barrel undertone. This needs time. Old school terroir wine. Excellent value at €17
Mar 25th, 2019
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
