Dark, ruby black coloration. On the nose, cocoa powder, currants, anise, blackberry, florals, minerals/gravel, sweet tobacco, Revisiting after 6 hours decanting and it has really opened up. On the palate, it is rich and full opening up with with currants, cocoa powder, blackberry, sweet tobacco and vanilla, and finishing with same flavors and minerality/gravel. Very long finish. Nicely balanced.
Dark, ruby black coloration. On the nose, cocoa powder, currants, anise, blackberry, florals, minerals/gravel, sweet tobacco, Revisiting after 6 hours decanting and it has really opened up. On the palate, it is rich and full opening up with with currants, cocoa powder, blackberry, sweet tobacco and vanilla, and finishing with same flavors and minerality/gravel. Very long finish. Nicely balanced.
2 people found it helpfulMay 1st, 2021Barrel Sample. Absolutely stunning this vintage. Brilliant 2016, one of the top of the vintage. 97-99pts
Barrel Sample. Absolutely stunning this vintage. Brilliant 2016, one of the top of the vintage. 97-99pts
Apr 6th, 2017
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
