Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Waldbeeren, zarte Kräuterwürze, dezente florale Nuancen, facettenreiches Bukett, ein Hauch von kandierten Veilchen ist unterlegt. Saftig, stoffig, rotbeerige Nuancen, cremige Textur, frische Struktur, finessenreich, mineralisch-zitronig im Abgang, bleibt sehr lange haften, ein ungemein delikater Wein mit ausgezeichnetem Reifepotenzial. Nie im Leben würde man hier an 14,5 % Alkohol denken.
Jane Anson
A curl of woodsmoke and cedar aromatics, peony and crushed roses, fleshy black fruits, rose petals, love the switch between the texture of opulent silk and pumice stone tannic grip, this is exceptionally good. Josephine Duffau Lagrosse's first vintage from beginning to end. A low 3.4ph, reflecting the limestone soils, bottling two months later than usual because of new cellar construction, so 18 months in barrel, 70% new oak, rest in one year old oak. Axel Marchal and Julien Viaud consultants. A potential 100 points during En Primeur, living up to billing.
What a stunningly complex St.-Emilion from Beausejour, with spot-on aromas of warm bread and roasted spices from the wood. The nose also shows orange rind, hazelnuts, minerals and touches of cocoa powder, hibiscus, mussel shells, graphite and black licorice. Concentrated and compact in flavor, but juicy and effortless. Really fine-grained and focused, with chalky tannins slowly developing and growing on the full-bodied palate before a lengthy finish that lasts for a minute. An incredible wine. Drink from 2028, and this will age well over the next 20 years.
Jeff Leve
The striking perfume, with its blast of flowers, dark cherries, plums, black raspberries, espresso, and sea salt demands your attention. The palate seeks recognition for its non-stop waves of ripe, sweet, sensuously textured, dark, red pit fruits. The elegant finish, with its accents of spice, licorice, black cherry liqueur, mint, and oyster shells, crosses the 50-second mark with ease. The wine blends 69% Merlot with 31% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2028-2060.