Tasted 11 March 2020
Libournais · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Dark plum, date, blackberry, red and black cherry, currant, cedar, baking spice, and subtle bitter chocolate. A bit less exuberant and hedonistic than the 2015, but slightly more focused and fresh. Clenches a little on…
A little Merlot-y at times, with plumy, softer and rounder contours presenting like hanging out and watching tv with your best friend, or maybe just a decent friend. A chill experience without being…
Earth, dust, and bit of funk playfight with black and red cherry flavors; new kids on the block meet old school rules here. Higher in acid than just about any wine up to this point, but with a…
As great as it was last year. Chocolatey blackberry and earthy, spicebox notes make for a sultry St. Emilion; drinking this puppy early is all too easy. Drink now or hold for a few years to shed some…
