Tasting done in October 2006.
Ruby red colour, with a hint of brick red.
Relatively developed nose of forest floor, leather, game, animal skin and a note of truffle.
Rather supple on the palate, with aromas of stewed red fruit and gentle spice. The finish is fairly long, underscored by polished tannins. It is still pleasant and is for drinking.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Brilliant ruby red colour, with a slight hint of brick red.
Jammy black fruit (blackberries, bilberries) on the nose with a touch of dark tobacco and spice (cardamom...), leather, small game birds.
he range of aromas found on the nose is repeated on the palate, with integrated tannins and a little note of freshness which shows on the finish. Has kept a nice acid/alcohol balance.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Ruby colour with amber.
Stewed prunes on the nose, animal skin, spice (nutmeg), a slight touch of liquorice bark.
Spice and cooked notes on the palate but not entirely lacking in freshness. The finish is marked by ripe tannins. Overall, elegant and rather delicate.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Garnet colour with a hint of amber.
Complex aromas of leather, forest floor (moss, bark), a hint of game and a touch of mushroom.
Ripe red and black fruit on the palate, finesse, notes of grey pepper, with freshness in the length underscored by both ripe polished tannins and acidulous fruit.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Garnet colour with a tile-red rim.
Fairly intense spice on the nose (nutmeg, pepper, clove), liquorice bark, a floral note (wallflower) and a touch of vanilla.
Good complexity on the palate, harmonious, with the aromas found on the nose in a fresh finish with ripe tannins in the length. Good expression.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Luminous cherry colour.
Stewed fruit on the nose, with prune and oak/vanilla.
Finesse on the palate, with toasty notes on a background of black fruit, long finish with black cherry and liquorice. Good balance.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Marked garnet colour.
Spice (cloves, black pepper) on the nose with a tiny hint of game, aromas of stewed prunes and a touch of exotic wood (cedar).
Full-bodied, fleshy and round on the palate, with velvety tannins on attack and a little firmer on the finish. Structured and elegant.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Garnet colour, underlined by a note of brick-red.
Ripe fruit on the nose, with a hint of game and a touch of leather.
Fruity and round on the palate, with balance and freshness. The finish has a note of light tobacco.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Dark ruby colour.
Vinous aromas of very ripe red fruit on the nose with oaky/toasty notes.
Supple, full-bodied on the palate, with good aromatic complexity evolving to show marked but soft tannins. Good fruity freshness on the finish.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Dense garnet colour with a hint of fuchsia.
Oak/toast/vanilla on the nose with a peppery floral note, small black ripe fruit and liquorice.
Rather fresh attack on the palate, evolving to balanced acidity and jammy berries (blackberries, bilberries) on the finish.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Brilliant ruby red colour.
Delicate oak on the nose, with aromas of liquorice bark, stewed fruit and a hint of balsamic.
Young tannins on the palate, underscored by small red fruit, with a long fresh finish with a mint note.
Tasting done in October 2006.
Garnet colour with a hint of purple.
Ripe fruit on the nose, vanilla/spice, a touch of mint.
Fleshy mouthfeel, with good aromatic complexity, the fullness of a successful blend of ripe fruit and delicate oak. Rich and elegant overall.
Tasting done by Bruno Lacoste in November 2009
Garnet colour with tile-red hues.
Expressive nose characterised by truffle and a touch of earthiness.
Full, round, and sophisticated bodied enhanced by well-integrated tannins.
Notes of prune on the finish.
Tasting done by Bruno Lacoste in November 2009
Intense ruby colour with carmine hues.
Delicately toasted nose with black fruit aromas emerging with aeration.
The palate is fleshy, well structured, and full-bodied.
Aromatic finish characterised by pleasant toasted notes.