Red and black cherry, dark wild cranberry, rose pedals, white pepper, and some bitter bark. Keeps the overall delivery at a higher register, with a somewhat bitter plum skin note dominating on the…
Thank the holy Gods of the grape, this 2016 is WAY better than the 2014 I had yesterday. What a difference a vintage makes. Compared to the diluted 2014, this 2016 shows fulfilling red and black…
Soft plum, red cherry, leather, and some cedar. Thin and lithe on the attack, with a watery mid-palate. Finishes fairly flaccid, with the muddled plum note repeating on the back end.
Black currant, blackberry, deep black cherry, earthy black plum skin, fresh wet dark soil/mulch, Pessac-Leognan truffle, clove, and a subtle, beautifully brooding (almost smokey) minerality that you…
A tense and nervy showing, even after 3 hours in the decanter. Linear and primary, but pure and fresh, the delivery on this youngster is lock-jawed at the moment. Red berry notes dominate, with…
Black and red currant, black and red cherry, chalk, tobacco leaf, espresso powder, plain 'ol dirt, smoked beef bark, and raspberry seed. The alcohol keeps it from fully expanding its flavors, with a…
Packed and stacked, locked and loaded, 5 by 5, and whatever other militaristic colloquialism you want to use to describe a wine that is party-ready for a suave shindig, but not until 2030. Red…
Plum, red and black cherry, kirsch, cassis, limestone, and blood orange. Red and purple plum and plum skin notes ride throughout the delivery, finishing youthfully fuzzy and a bit clipped on the back…
A purple-crimson hued stallion, with upfront class and sophistication from the very first sip. Red currant, red and black cherry and raspberry, red plum skin, cassis, tobacco spice, and the slightest…
Strawberry water, rhubarb, red currant, citrus rind, tobacco leaf, leather, and cedar notes fill out the delicate profile of this well-balanced and finessed Ducru. An effortless delivery, landing…
The best in the lineup. Blackberry, plum, black (and some red) currant, and some earth. More of a black fruited profile. Medium all the way around. Not especially fascinating or…
I didn't hate this wine, so it had that going for it. Blackberry, black currant, earth, hamster shavings, and a hint of violets. A little bit of an awkward delivery of flavors initially, but air…
CT'er BRADA mentioned "thin and lacking depth" here; I couldn't agree more. This showed some lithe flavoring of plum, blackberry seed, and white pepper, but it instantly went into dustbowl mode and…
"Ok, I guess" was the standard mumblings around the table on this one. I've had Le Thils of the past that have also been "ok," as in "fine" and "does the job." I even have a memory of the 2010 being…
Perhaps a slightly better Margaux than the disappointing 2015 Baron de Brane, but not by much. The initial push of red currant, strawberry, rhubarb, and red cherry seemed promising, but then it all…
The '16 Chantegrive and the '15 Baron de Brane served beside it were my least favorites of the day. This was watery and thin from the word go. Barely flavorful, with some strawberry juice, red and…
Simple and short from start to finish. This managed to push out some tobacco and earth-laced red currant and red cherry (with some slight black cherry and strawberry) notes, but was otherwise linear…
This punches way above its price point. Blackberry, plum, black currant, cedar, roast beef bark, and some spice. A bit of alcohol rises up just enough to remind you this is a young wine in need of…
Muddled plum, black cherry syrup, and old-school red and black currant flavors dominate. A seamless balance and delivery in conjunction with a familiar, traditional earth and cedar-inflected profile…
Blackberry, ripe black plum, bitter chocolate, and cloves lead the way here, with a notably solid mid-palate and a drive that carries the finish on for 30+ seconds. A little alcohol on the tail, but…
Black and red currant, blackberry, cedar, applewood wood chips, blood orange, earth, and some embers. Delivers the cedar and charred wood notes throughout. Finishes dry with a hint of spice, with…
Decant for a few hours and you will be handsomely rewarded. PnP is, as with many of Bevan's concoctions, a bit of a slutty alcohol laced liqueur experience. However, once some good old fashioned O2…
Red currant, red and black cherry, cedar, dust, and some dry soil. Surprisingly open and balanced, with an even-keeled delivery straddling flavor and grip. Drink now and over the next 5+ years.
Very good! VASTLY improved from last year. Chocolate, blackberry, black wet soil, earth, and still hints of vanilla bean (but not overly processed). Black core fruit. Balanced nicely. Notable weight…
