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A backward, concentrated red, this is tight and closed. There's a sense of its deep black cherry, licorice and mineral flavors and dense ripe tannins, along with its refinement and length, but this needs time. Has a terrific finish.
Aromas of black raspberry, dark cherry, mocha & flowers, lifted by an exotic suggestion of sandalwood incense. Wonderfully sweet & gripping... terrific acidity & inner-mouth energy... Has buns of steel: this is for the cellar!
It's immediately clear that this is a step up in both elegance and aromatic breadth with the impressive mélange of spiced earth and smoked game notes and red and black pinot fruit aromas that merge seamlessly into the classy, pure...
Rich, dense whiff of truffles. Depth of flavour and lovely lift with some real intrigue. Red fruits. Much the most charming of the Louis Jadot Grand Crus. Spiny