2011 Bonnes Mares
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Sturdy, I think this could be called. Grating texture. Solid and thick ankled. Very harsh acidity. (JR)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
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A beautifully complex and far ranging nose offers up notes of warm earth, spices and a lovely combination of red berry aromas. The attractively textured, concentrated and mouth coating big-bodied flavors brim with dry extract on the powerful, focused and explosively long finish. This beauty is packed with potential though note that it will require at least 12 to 15 years to realize all of it. Tasted: Jan 14, 2013. Drink: 2023+
There is noticeable wood toast along with a touch of menthol on the spicy nose that is composed of plum, violet, earth and various dark berry fruit elements. The supple and delicious middle weight flavors possess good delineation and a really lovely texture before terminating in a solidly persistent finish. The wood is a bit annoying and while it's by no means dominant, it's not subtle either. As to drinkability, this is clearly still on the way up but should drink well a bit earlier than I originally predicted. Try from 2021+.