Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Very good. A deep & intense nose: with plum, blackcurrant. A leather & smoke (palate).
Very good. A deep & intense nose: with plum, blackcurrant. A leather & smoke (palate).
Apr 23rd, 2024
Upon opening (yesterday) this was marked very strongly by oak and it was it not pleasant. Now 24 hours after it's settled down and here is what it says :
Black currant, mocha, oak mushrooms, forest soil and cedar on the nose. The palate shows a huge acid backbone which was overwhelming yesterday and which integrates better with the other elements today. Nice black currant note all along, there is a thickness to it too, and it carries a bit of weight on the sides. It is quite muscular. The mid palate is a massive tannic wall with a strong drying effect that powers a very long finish on a bitter, oaky note. It's already 8 years old yet it's not fully integrated now and mostly the acid backbone, the secondary aromas and touches and that bitter note in the end take the lead. Not my favorite expression
Upon opening (yesterday) this was marked very strongly by oak and it was it not pleasant. Now 24 hours after it's settled down and here is what it says :
Black currant, mocha, oak mushrooms, forest soil and cedar on the nose. The palate shows a huge acid backbone which was overwhelming yesterday and which integrates better with the other elements today. Nice black currant note all along, there is a thickness to it too, and it carries a bit of weight on the sides. It is quite muscular. The mid palate is a massive tannic wall with a strong drying effect that powers a very long finish on a bitter, oaky note. It's already 8 years old yet it's not fully integrated now and mostly the acid backbone, the secondary aromas and touches and that bitter note in the end take the lead. Not my favorite expression
