with dense garnet reflections
sexy side to the vintage and has terrific blackcurrant and red plum-like fruits as well as lots of tobacco and cedary spice aromas and flavors
The 2023 Balado has aromatic intensity and is still very primary and undeveloped
A wonderfully polished expression of Ribera del Duero's match-up of power and high-plain freshness
plum and earthy flower or iris root
Ogier Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2021 Lafite with dense garnet reflectionsA pretty concentrated Chateauneuf du Pape for the vintage with notes of cherries, crushed raspberries, dried herbs, stones, flowers and spices. Medium to full bodied with fine, firm tannins. Great layers and structure, with a fine grainy texture all along. Lovely fruit notes come through, too. Harmonious. Flavorful finish with excellent length. 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 5% mourvedre and 5% cinsault. Drink or hold. 94 Pts James Suckling