Lucien Le Moine Clos St. Denis Grand Cru 2022

Lucien Le Moine Clos St. Denis Grand Cru 2022

the 2014 Proprietary Red IX Estate is an old-fashioned Médoc blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon

This is an imposing but graceful wine that is presently exceptionally firm and like the Grands Echézeaux

but the tannin is integrated and silky

essence of black cherry liqueur

I tend to like more fruit rather than the oxidized and aged characteristics of the very old tawnys

Perhaps the finest wine yet made at Blankiet is the spectacular 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard

For many years

) and then releases light flavours of honeysuckle and white jasmine

intense and overtly mineral-driven flavors where the supporting tannins are now mostly resolved though there is a hint of tannic edginess on the gorgeously persistent finish

spice and floral elements

the Charmes has made the most progress over the last 5 years as it's finally beginning to consistently achieve grand cru quality

mouth coating and delicious medium-bodied flavors possess excellent length on the well-balanced if youthfully austere finish that also really firms up as it sits on the palate