St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Perfect right bank, Merlot dominant. Yes, a baby... but with an hour or two of air and the right food, really lovely.
Perfect right bank, Merlot dominant. Yes, a baby... but with an hour or two of air and the right food, really lovely.
Mar 30th, 2025
From the first pour to the final glass, the wine unfolded in distinct, mesmerizing phases. It opened with dark plum, blackberry, and cassis layered over crushed rock and a saline, limestone-driven tension. As air worked through it, violet perfume and a cool sea-breeze freshness emerged, softening the initial mineral edge and allowing the Merlot core to broaden into darker, richer fruit. Iron began to surface — subtle but structural — weaving into the acidity and fine, silky tannins as the frame reasserted itself with vibrancy and precision. Later, Cabernet Franc lifted the palate with herbaceous green pepper nuance, while oak, spice, smoke, and cedar gradually revealed the élevage beneath the fruit. By the final glass, the wine felt harmonious, alive, and architecturally sound. It was structured yet integrated, clean and refreshing on the finish, with layers continuously revealing themselves rather than fading. Mesmerizing in its evolution.
From the first pour to the final glass, the wine unfolded in distinct, mesmerizing phases. It opened with dark plum, blackberry, and cassis layered over crushed rock and a saline, limestone-driven tension. As air worked through it, violet perfume and a cool sea-breeze freshness emerged, softening the initial mineral edge and allowing the Merlot core to broaden into darker, richer fruit. Iron began to surface — subtle but structural — weaving into the acidity and fine, silky tannins as the frame reasserted itself with vibrancy and precision. Later, Cabernet Franc lifted the palate with herbaceous green pepper nuance, while oak, spice, smoke, and cedar gradually revealed the élevage beneath the fruit. By the final glass, the wine felt harmonious, alive, and architecturally sound. It was structured yet integrated, clean and refreshing on the finish, with layers continuously revealing themselves rather than fading. Mesmerizing in its evolution.
Feb 21st, 2026
Casis, tobacco and solid strong finish! Young vintage, will age well. Plan to open the other ones in 2030!
Casis, tobacco and solid strong finish! Young vintage, will age well. Plan to open the other ones in 2030!
Dec 29th, 2023
