Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy Note that this is a

Note that this is a bit woody today but there is sufficient stuffing to eventually integrate it

plenty of black fruit laced with tar and black pepper

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting

It is so good

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy Note that this is a(from a small parcel that makes on average one barrel annually; 100% new wood). A brooding and restrained nose of notably cool red currant, earth and ferrous earth aromas are in keeping with the equally serious and tightly wound flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the dense and superbly long finish. The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging. (92 94) 2021+