Great showing for this wine. Decanted for sediment and air for about 4 hours. Light ruby in color, clear and bright. No browning. The nose is pretty with cherries, slight cherry juice, roses, black cherries and slight forest floor. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, the black cherries come thru a bit stronger. Mild tannins. Underlying forest floor. Great acidity. Long finish. This has layers of fruit and earth. It seems to be drinking close to prime now, but well stored bottles should easily have another decade. This will work great with pasta, mushrooms or more savory meat or fowl dishes.
Grade:
A
Score:
94
Vintage:
2001
