Sweet, fruity nose with cherry a the predominant player. Lots of fruit on the palette with chocolate and coffee on the finish. Tannins are still a little young. This will continue to improve for another 5+ years. — 11 years ago
12 months in Foudre. Based on Abouriou grape, traditional from Marmande appellation. Elegant, fruity and light with nice tannins — 10 years ago
Smooth finish. Will drink again. — 8 years ago
Wonderful!!! Dry and bold! — 9 years ago
Needs time to open up-big and funky! — 9 years ago
Super tannic. Awesome. — 11 years ago
Rajiv Ayyangar
Botte 47. Phenomenally complex and constantly evolving. Initially savory with some animal fur, toasty honey (aged semillon) notes, slight star fruit. Then it evolved into dried flowers, mushroom, and dark fruit - reminded me of a young Barolo. Then black tea, green tea. Then strong dried spearmint, honeyed toasty complexity like the '81 Lopez de Heredia. Medium bodied with slightly elevated sparkling acidity. Not intense, but persistent on the palate. To borrow a phrase from Veronelli- It burrowed into my memory. I hope it made me forever better. — 8 years ago