Professional Reviews
Burghound
BH
93
"An intensely floral nose offers up notes of rose petal, violet and lavender that add elegance to the otherwise ripe and solidly complex blend of plum and wild red berry fruit scents. The refined, pure and strongly mineral-inflected flavors possess so much energy that they seem to vibrate in the mouth and this sense of tension makes for a wonderfully refreshing and sophisticated mouth feel. As if this wasn't enough there is also impeccable balance and a real sense of harmony. In sum, this mildly austere effort is a Zen-like wine that should age brilliantly."
Antonio Galloni
AG
92
"Moderately saturated medium red. Initially less expressive on the nose than the Lavieres, but opened in the glass to reveal complex scents of red fruits, menthol, meat, leather, pepper and soil. Wonderfully suave in the mouth; stony but without any rough edges. Juicy red fruit and mineral flavors spread out to saturate the entire palate, then build subtly and inexorably on the long aftertaste. This subtly scented wine boasts excellent mid-term aging potential. This bottling is often a sentimental favorite of mine, and in 2010 it's a knockout. It would be a shame to open it too early." -Stephen Tanzer
Wine Spectator
WS
90
"There's purity here, from the cherry and berry flavors to the pristine balance between the elements. Linear and firm, with an aftertaste of spice and mineral."
Details
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Vintage
2010
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Size
750ml