Half the 29 acres of the Domaine des Perdrix is in grand or premier cru, and this is a jewel in its range of wines. It has all the right density, rich black fruit flavors and edge of minerality, an impressively ripe wine from a lighter red wine year. The strawberry acidity gives extreme freshness at the same time as lifting the firm structure. For aging.
— R.V.
(10/1/2009)
Darkly textured wine, the black berry fruits show firmness as well as acidity and a dry core. This will age well, its tannins pushing the weight forward. It is an impressive wine, with the acidity of 2008, while also having powerful structure.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
This is both rich and firmly structured. The tannins are the most prominent element here, dominating the black fruits and offering a texture that is dense and dry. Black berry and plum juice flavors are joined by bitter chocolate and rich spice. For aging.
— R.V.
(10/1/2009)
This is an intense wine with its perfumes, hints of herbs and mint and ripe, sweet caramel fruit and soft toast. Hints of solid tannins give a feeling of dryness at the end.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)
A solid wine, finely constructed, its chunky tannins blending well with the red-plum-juice flavors. The acidity is important, along with the tasty cherry texture. Age for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
An intriguing nose blends herbs with smoke and toast, then yields to wonderfully ripe cherries on the palate. The wine is satiny smooth in the mouth, picking up spice notes on the lingering finish.
— J.C.
(10/1/2003)
An impressive peformance, this wine has pure flavors of ripe blackberries and bitter cherries along with dark tannins and solid, chunky fruit.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)