Lucien Le Moine Richebourg Grand Cru 2015

Lucien Le Moine Richebourg Grand Cru 2015Reduction dominates the fruit today. The dense, muscular and very serious, indeed even brooding big bodied flavors possess outstanding power and punch along with an abundance of both dry extract and minerality that adds a bit of lift to the youthfully austere, focused and hugely long finale. This is an imposing but graceful wine that is presently exceptionally firm and like the Grands Echzeaux, one that is going to need a great deal of forbearance.

red currant

superb concentration

It has great purity

it is full-bodied and extremely rich

tension and good length

Leoville Las Cases Cabernet Sauvignon 1986(WA93) X 1:WA98 “The 1986 Léoville Las-Cases "Cabernet Sauvignon Blend" convincingly states the case for this variety being the "king" of the Left Bank and the core of this Saint Julien Grand Vin

A brooding and intensely earthy nose is comprised by notes of both red and dark berries that are trimmed in soft spice and sauvage hints

is a relatively powerful statement from the new owners

This is very Chambolle in style

or those white soils

moderately complex and have largely resolved the underlying tannins

This is also intensely floral in character with even more spice elements than the Echézeaux along with green tea