Nog 1 doosje van 3 uit 2005!! Grand Cru van de Côte Rôtie, veel leisteen, 80-jarige (!) stokken petite serine d'ampuis, kracht, peilloze diepte en oneindige verfijning. Aards, rokerig, klein spekje (teken oude stokken). Concentratie én finesse. Aristocraat.
92 points Decanter
Outer quote mark Soft, blueberry and brambled autumn fruit – a definite hedgerow feel. This has expectedly soft tannins at this stage, moving into tertiary territory. Certainly an excellent wine for early drinking, with cigar smoke notes, even the dried tobacco leaf. This is elegant and effortless, full of classic St-Julien balance. Aged in 50% new oak. A touch of Cabernet Franc makes up the blend. Drinking Window 2018-2027. (JA) Inner quote mark (12/2017)
