November 14, 2020 - Very savory bouquet copmlements a more fruit-centric palate, which evolves and maintains a distinctive appeal over a few hours in the glass. No decant needed, this well into the third quarter of a postcard plateau. Next few years best. Moving the drink by up to -2023 (or later for the last browns and reds of autumn).
May 7, 2019 - Opened day 1, poured 2 glasses - no note taken, vacuvined and refrigerated, remaining consumed on day 3 when note was taken. Nose: Medium expressiveness, black cherry, black berry, licorice, and cigar box. Palate: Medium-full bodied, nice mouth-feel, great balance, sweet dark fruit attack, good mid-palate persistence where black pepper and spice notes join in, dark fruit and spice dominate the back-end, very clean and smooth from front to back. Finish: Sneaky long, 45-60 seconds, dominated by sweet dark fruit and subtle spicy notes. I think I missed the prime window, day 2, as this was quite powerful upon the initial pop and pour and very mellow this evening - day 3. (91+)
September 3, 2018 - Weekly tasting group RWP #301: 6 great and completely different flights. (@ VD): In the bouquet loads of herbs and spices, even coughing syrup. On the palate full bodied, milk chocolate, cinnamon, a lot of sweetness, nicely balanced by good acidity. Beautiful and concentrated, complex wine. 94 - 95+
November 11, 2017 - Third time over the past few years...all good, none more than that. A bit sweet, peppery, lush. Probably really just needs some years.
June 10, 2017 - Singeingly intense blackberry, dark raspberry, buttered dark toasted bread, fresh orange, graham cracker, violet, and blueberry pie; a pleasure to bear. An hour in the decanter; four would've been better.
June 4, 2017 - Much better than my last one a year ago. Pleasantly surprised in the overall balance, and that the weight seemed more medium bodied than I remembered. Rich, but not overly so, and nice herbs and pepper to go with the dark fruit. Probably should sit on my last bottle for another 5-8 years but doubt I will be able to.
March 10, 2017 - Concentrated, lush, rich, deep and supple. The wine is loaded with the perfect blend of sweet, ripe, spicy, dark, red fruits, kirsch, pepper and herbs. This is showing really great today.
August 12, 2016 - Not going to rate it, not sure it did not have some heat damage at some point. Not explicitly so, but it was muted and quite reticent.
May 1, 2016 - Fully integrated and structured. Tannins gone. Just slightly hot under the collar.
October 30, 2015 - Best in a CdP-Tasting. Tasted against Janasse (Chaupin) and Senechaux.