Fleur Cardinale other_regions Two bottles of the 2010

Two bottles of the 2010 Grand Puy-Lacoste were opened

A much spicier mix features notes of both red and dark pinot fruit

the medium-gold colored 2004 Ermitage le Meal Blanc is another incredibly concentrated

This more obviously structured effort is almost delicate at present though I suspect that the mid-palate will further flesh out with bottle age

leaving a note of spicecake behind

Fleur Cardinale other_regions Two bottles of the 2010This for me has a better balance than the 2009, same alcohol but here it is effortlessly eaten up by the rich dark fruits, with cassis, blueberry, bilberry and blackberry all apparent, with texture and juice. Its gourmet, with a black chocolate, slightly bitter edge, even with traces of menthol as the Cabernets take the lead here. Small yield at 36hl ha. Harvest October 18 right through to November 5, which sounds extreme but bear in mind this is the