A rich, smoky style of wine that revels in its high toast character as well as ripe yellow fruit flavors. It is certainly full in the mouth, a burst of ripeness followed by balancing acidity and a texture of red apple skins. It would be worth aging for another year.
— R.V.
(7/1/2009)
Initial big, tough tannins are then cut through with fresh fruits, plums and black berries. There is some spice here, and maybe the tannins remain hard-edged, but in 2–3 years this will soften out to give a big, bold, rounded wine.
— R.V.
(6/1/2009)
From a biodynamic vineyard, this vivid wine reveals great character. The fruit is ripe, smooth, soft, illuminated by flashes of currants, green plums, a wonderful swathe of creaminess. It feels very complete, not intense, but open and ready to drink.
— R.V.
(7/1/2009)
This wine hovers between being lightweight and dense. It’s certainly mature, with tar and rose aromas, followed by spice and cigar box notes, and layered with acidity. Drink now.
— R.V.
(2/1/2013)
From the far eastern edge of Bordeaux, this wine offers delicious, fresh fruits structured by light tannins. Its black currant flavors are right up front, pleasure without complications.
— R.V.
(6/1/2009)
A field blend of the Enclos vineyard has given a superrich wine, densely packed with juicy black plum fruits and sweet tannins. Ripe, full-bodied with a slight alcohol burn.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
A rare example of the sweet wines of Sainte-Foy, this is more semisweet than super sweet. As such, it has attractive apple and custard flavors in a creamy texture lifted by vanilla and lightened by fresh green plum acidity.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)