Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 93+
Good full, deep red. Complex aromas of black raspberry, cherry, coffee and game. Silky, spicy and fresh, with lovely lift and definition to the rather lush fruit. A lightly peppery quality perks up the wine without introducing greenness. Best on the very long, building finish, which features suave tannins and lingering sweetness. Seems every bit as long as the 2009 version. This was vinified with one-third whole clusters, and that percentage seems struck me as just right.
Robert Parker 90
Tasted at the domaine, this includes one-third whole bunch. It just lacks a little fruit intensity on the nose, a little sullen at the moment, perhaps because of the dreary weather outside! The palate is livelier with red-berried fruit, redcurrant, wild strawberry and a touch of sweet apricot, nice tension on the finish that just misses a little persistency. But very well balanced and focused " this may merit a higher score in the future. Tasted November 2010.
