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The 2001 is still fresh

Thirty percent of the cuvée was whole bunch pressed to 100% new Burgundian oak

There is excellent volume to the broad-shouldered solid and mineral-inflected medium weight plus flavors that possess a refined if muscular palate feel

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Branon other_regions pushing the fruit to theThe 2009 Branon has a pure bouquet with black cherries, bilberry and just a touch of boot polish. It feels well defined with nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, juicy and succulent with a nicely detailed, quite peppery finish with a persistent aftertaste. Based on this performance I might well have under estimated this Pessac Lognan. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin