Tasted May 2013

Sumptuous and yet also structured

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

and dense blackberry and cassis fruit

exotic spices and plums

Petit Cheval Vintage:2008 Tasted May 2013Bright medium red. Strawberry, redcurrant and violet on the nose. Juicy and vinous, with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes moderately long and a bit simple, with a hint of dusty minerals, repeating floral nuances and smooth tannins. A lovely wine expressing pristine aromas and flavors. Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot