an unctuous texture

it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry

it needs a few years in the cellar to show its best

The oak portion is 60% new

ripe acidity in orbit with the flesh

Joseph Drouhin, Montrachet Marquis Laguiche Vintage:2001 an unctuous textureThis is much riper than the 2010 with its softly exotic (but not tropical) nose of pear, mango, peach, oak and floral aromas. The big, opulent and ultra intense broad based flavors also remain extremely backward and tight yet the palate staining finish is hugely persistent. This border line massive effort will require the better part of a decade to reach its full potential but should be well worth the wait as the underlying material is most