For me, one of the great wines of France. The 18 is better than 15. Nose that = First Growth Bordeaux. Stunning stunning nose of wet earth, moss, licorice, red currants, white pepper, lavender, herbs, clay, granite, graphite and so much more. Maybe even Parker’s favorite, creosote. A mesmerizing nose of elite quality. 9.8. Just an insane palate. Velvety, concentrated and with elite finesse. Sappy and pure. A bit clipped on the finish but wow is this all classy. Red fruits and melty tannins. Amazing purity and a lovely creamy effect in the midpalate. A stunning wine. With air (2+ hours) this gets so nimble, silky and elegant. This is just magic. 9.7 to 9.8.
For me, one of the great wines of France. The 18 is better than 15. Nose that = First Growth Bordeaux. Stunning stunning nose of wet earth, moss, licorice, red currants, white pepper, lavender, herbs, clay, granite, graphite and so much more. Maybe even Parker’s favorite, creosote. A mesmerizing nose of elite quality. 9.8. Just an insane palate. Velvety, concentrated and with elite finesse. Sappy and pure. A bit clipped on the finish but wow is this all classy. Red fruits and melty tannins. Amazing purity and a lovely creamy effect in the midpalate. A stunning wine. With air (2+ hours) this gets so nimble, silky and elegant. This is just magic. 9.7 to 9.8.
Dec 3rd, 2022
Very pleasant, somewhat evolved (not as much as hoped) from magnum. Light-medium body, good acids, some length. Not a powerful fruit-driven wine but worth revisiting in another 10 years.
Very pleasant, somewhat evolved (not as much as hoped) from magnum. Light-medium body, good acids, some length. Not a powerful fruit-driven wine but worth revisiting in another 10 years.
Feb 7th, 2017
Cahors, Southwest France, France
