The most Alfert of Alfert wines. A @Julian_Marshall wine as well, I bet. Expect me to score this one highly. It’s outstanding. And leave aside that it was cheap on release. I grabbed two cases. This and Lanessan in this classic 2014 vintage. And both are soaring. And starting to showcase.
This acts and smells like a Pauillac. Big wafts of bold dark cassis, pencil shavings, tobacco, with rich soil tones. Fresh crisp nose with a menthol top note. Palate is quite lively, fresh acid dancing around to keep those dark fruits elevated, a vein of reds, earth and some other nuanced elements starting to evolve. Feels pretty soil to glass. Tannins showing themselves a bit but clearly resolving. Lovely fresh finish. I know I’ve said that word three times in that note, but that’s the biggest Takeaway with this wine in this vintage.
(93 pts.)
