16 years old and kicking! This was one of the very first grand cru classés that I bought when I began my wine journey in the early 10's.
The nose shows tar, pine resin, mushrooms, damp autumn forest floor, cedar, old leather, dark cherries, black currant. Some many layers! The palate is complete with fully integrated tannins, a very smooth, silky mouthfeel, nice cherry and black currant notes all along, fully integrated tannins which caress the tongue in the rear, and a long and smooth finish, leaving a nice dusty layer amongst nice cherry and black currant touches. Some cedar, light oaky notes pop up as well as a nice saline touch which adds a layer of complexity. It's in a perfect place right now. Great wine!
16 years old and kicking! This was one of the very first grand cru classés that I bought when I began my wine journey in the early 10's.
The nose shows tar, pine resin, mushrooms, damp autumn forest floor, cedar, old leather, dark cherries, black currant. Some many layers! The palate is complete with fully integrated tannins, a very smooth, silky mouthfeel, nice cherry and black currant notes all along, fully integrated tannins which caress the tongue in the rear, and a long and smooth finish, leaving a nice dusty layer amongst nice cherry and black currant touches. Some cedar, light oaky notes pop up as well as a nice saline touch which adds a layer of complexity. It's in a perfect place right now. Great wine!
Jul 12th, 2026
Beautiful garnet color. Elegant hints of dark fruit, leather and cedar on the nose. Nicely integrated tastes of currants, black plums and a hint of licorice. The acidity is spot on creating a mouthwatering wine. The tannins are still a little evident and the finish shows signs of graphite and a little bit of bell pepper.
Beautiful garnet color. Elegant hints of dark fruit, leather and cedar on the nose. Nicely integrated tastes of currants, black plums and a hint of licorice. The acidity is spot on creating a mouthwatering wine. The tannins are still a little evident and the finish shows signs of graphite and a little bit of bell pepper.
Mar 18th, 2019
Aromatic and complex, black fruits, cherry, mint, long but clean finish
Aromatic and complex, black fruits, cherry, mint, long but clean finish
Apr 15th, 2018
Blackberry and soft red fruit, with graphite and lush midpalate. Very open and accessible now. Lovely stuff
Blackberry and soft red fruit, with graphite and lush midpalate. Very open and accessible now. Lovely stuff
Dec 9th, 2017
ripe black currant taste, spicy oak and plenty of structure with sweetness and acidity. Balanced fruitiness with old fashioned wine.
ripe black currant taste, spicy oak and plenty of structure with sweetness and acidity. Balanced fruitiness with old fashioned wine.
Jun 17th, 2017
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
