AOC – Paulliac
Grand Cru Classes – 1eme
Ratings
Robert Parker 98
Wine Spectator 92
Tasting Notes
A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years…at the minimum.(Wine Advocate #194 May 2011)
-by Robert Parker
Supple and harmonious already, with inviting, almost plush blackberry,
plum and fig fruit notes carried by fine-grained, lightly cedary
structure. Black tea and sandalwood flash on the finish. Poised now, but
has the stuffing for more time in bottle. Drink now through 2020.
-by Wine Spectator