TASTING NOTES:
Wine Rating: RP 95 points Drink by: 2011 - 2026
One of the top successes of the vintage, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot was harvested between October 8 and 24. The late harvest ensured perfect ripeness as evidenced by the sweet bouquet of black cherries, lead pencil shavings, cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke. Well-balanced with good acidity, ripe tannins, medium to full body, and a layered mouthfeel, this excellent 2008 can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years. |