Deep garnet color with thick legs. Subdued aromas of cassis, wet earth, tobacco, vanilla, and violets. A dusty nose, but elegant at the same time. Soft, integrated tannins. Still quite restrained in the mouth, and might need additional aeration and time to open up. Robust maraschino cherry, cocoa, and other red fruits. Voluptuous mouthfeel, medium + tannins, medium + body, longer finish. Impressive wine and exemplary of what can come from Fronsac! Drinking very well now but can certainly spend some more time on its side.
Deep garnet color with thick legs. Subdued aromas of cassis, wet earth, tobacco, vanilla, and violets. A dusty nose, but elegant at the same time. Soft, integrated tannins. Still quite restrained in the mouth, and might need additional aeration and time to open up. Robust maraschino cherry, cocoa, and other red fruits. Voluptuous mouthfeel, medium + tannins, medium + body, longer finish. Impressive wine and exemplary of what can come from Fronsac! Drinking very well now but can certainly spend some more time on its side.
2 people found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2015
2001. 1h decant. Awesome plum, blackberry, cedar, cigar box, soy and balsamic, currants and crushed stones. Good lively acidity with good tannins. Good place now, drink up before this heads for the geriatric ward and limps into old age. big time value play.
2001. 1h decant. Awesome plum, blackberry, cedar, cigar box, soy and balsamic, currants and crushed stones. Good lively acidity with good tannins. Good place now, drink up before this heads for the geriatric ward and limps into old age. big time value play.
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015
Canon-Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
