For such a challenging year, that is a real success, and I place it above the 2012 if you are looking to open now (in fact I would strongly suggest opening now, as this is not a vintage to age). There are some lovely...
For such a challenging year, that is a real success, and I place it above the 2012 if you are looking to open now (in fact I would strongly suggest opening now, as this is not a vintage to age). There are some lovely autumnal fruits on display, with delicacy and charm, and plenty of Pauillac character, if a more tempered, subdued version. Blackberry rather than cassis - there is juice rather than concentration here, and tobacco leaf rather than cigar box, but plenty of sage, white pepper and graphite. Enjoyable and deftly handled. Harvest September 30 to October 10.