the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

Who says there is no such thing as terroir

(92-95)/2036+

rose petal

all surrounded by jammy flavors of cherry confit and blackberry marmalade

Lascombes Vintage:2009 the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturingFar less impressive after bottling than it was from cask, this wine is now a candidate for drying out given its hollow middle and hard, austere, angular finish. The color is medium ruby, the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack, but it closes down to reveal a tart, spartan personality. Anticipated maturity, 2000 2008. Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past, both suffering from hard tannin,