Monday, December 25, 2023 - A deeper colour than the older vintages (tasted as part of a flight of 1998 - 2003 vintages) and immediately richer on the palate. Beautifully balanced from nose to the long tail with so much to enjoy on the journey. This was a half bottle, too, so it is reassuring that the halves are maturing so well (we will finish the halves before the bottles).
I tasted this vintage with Serge Hochar many years ago and it is a moving reminder of a great winemaker and a lovely man. Superb wine with plenty of life ahead.