Lots of ripe black fruit with good concentration. Came across slightly older than most 2009s with a few awkward edges, but fruit concentration keeps this enjoyable. I'm not really familiar with this wine, but wouldn't think it will age gracefully beyond another few more years, at least not for this 2009.

Served alongside Arlaud 1999 CdlR. Ripe black berries with some dark roast coffee and dark chocolate. Comes across as ripe like many 2003s but with above average acidity for the vintage. Very good concentration. First time I can recall trying this wine, it is a 2003 that will keep getting better from here.

Served alongside Rousseau 2003 CdlR. Lean for the vintage, all red fruit with very good spice, even better textures. Elegant for this producer, whose wines from this era I often found overly modern styled.I liked this most when first poured, but it seemed to lose a little weight with more air.

Combination of black and red fruit with very good power. This wasn't given much air before pouring, and certainly came across as slightly backward as a result, but with a good spice-driven and powerful finish.

Popped and poured. Lots of maturing red berry on nose and palate with very endearing baking spice throughout. Good from the first whiff and sip. No hurry to drink up, but also little upside from here.