Going through these 2007s is a lesson in balancing knowing when to drink these and when to exercise patience. In the case of this vintage, and especially in the .750ml format, the 2007 is not only…
This was indeed a beautiful showing, but a more subtle and somewhat quieter delivery of flavor from this particular sample. Similar to my bottle back in January (from the same lot), if perhaps…
Ginger root, poached pear, apple pie crust, pecan, honey, and granite make for a gourmand experience, but one with sound cut and lift. The attack isn't sweet, which adds to the experience of focus…
Superficial and high riding watermelon and white rock notes. Depth is missing here, though it does provide some satisfactory pick-me-up freshness that would at least compliment certain fare (for…
At Restaurant Zoologie (Bordeaux); by the glass. Pie crust, white bread, lemon drop, meringue, and vanilla. Especially sweet and dough-boy driven for my tastes. Better served with whipped cream and a…
Creamy and a bit rich on first pass, the 2007 RD holds a rounded profile, slowly unfolding with grilled and bruised yellow citrus and stone fruit, ginger powder, olive oil, poached pear, Rainier…
