the tannins are reactive with a medium body and firm expression before the bold
Lightly creamy with Anjou pear
closes up a bit in the glass but still offers up great intensity and complexity
perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles
they moved out to the country in search of a “slower” lifestyle
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2009 Case (12x750ml) 90+ Points Wines the tannins are reactive with"This is stunning for its ability to take massively endowed fig, currant paste, and crushed plum fruit flavors and harness them with ultra suave freshly roasted espresso, black tea, and ganache notes. A seductive style, long and velvety, with the dense core of black fruit and smoldering iron just waiting and waiting." 98 Pts Wine Spectator 10 Days ETA