| Score: |
91-92 ST.
"Bright ruby-red. Explosive aromas of red cherry, roasted coffee and oak spice. Big, sweet and lush, with an eau de vie-like ripeness; voluptuous but not heavy. Offers distinct notes of roasted grapes. Low in acid and high in alcohol. Finishes with fat, sweet tannins. 'Un gateau,' says Mitjavile, who feels that this wine has the density to last well, and 'to explode over a wide spectrum of aromas for many years.'" Vinous, May 1999 |