2017 Pierre 1er
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The 2017 Pierre 1er is ripe, racy and forward - all qualities that make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, tobacco, mint and licorice lend complexity throughout. Medium in body, with good persistence and fine balance, the 2017 is nicely done. Tasted two times.
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James Suckling
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Pierre 1er gives up cedar chest and tilled soil notes over a core of baked plums and warm black cherries with a touch of garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate is a little tart and chewy, with a stewed tea finish.
The 2017 Pierre 1er offers brambly red berry fruit mixed with brown spice and light tobacco scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, simple red fruit and decent substance on the finish, even if it is missing overall complexity.
Some notes of slightly oxidized fruit here. This has a deep core of blueberries and mulberries and delivers a bold, rich and quite dense palate. Drink now.