Herbal, underbrush notes intermixed with sweet cherry, cassis, and saddle leather characteristics are apparent in this medium-bodied 2005. Displaying rugged tannins, plenty of extract, and a rustic style, it should be at its finest between 2014-2025. Add
Tasted at "Texture" restaurant in London with Ludovic David. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, a better showing than in Southwold. It still has that ripe, sappy nose with blackberry, cedar and more developed cigar box aromas. Sweet entry, supple and feminine with a soft but well poised finish that still lacks a little personality that one hopes will evolve with time. It does open up in the glass, so give this more time. Drink 2012-2020. Tasted February 2010.
Discreet opulence here, complex and confident. Has an understated intensity, potent yet playful. Has the potential for great things. Drink from 2015. Awarded 5 stars.
Performing better than it did last year, elegant, sweet cherry, cassis, plum, fig, and underbrush notes are present in this dark ruby/purple-colored effort. With impressive extract, moderately high tannin, and a long finish, this sometimes indifferent estate has acquitted itself well in 2005. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
