Gros Frere et Soeur, Richebourg Vintage:2018 (25+ year old vines

(25+ year old vines

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

and with great persistence that moves into a very savoury finish after all that primary ripeness

unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear

Gros Frere et Soeur, Richebourg Vintage:2018 (25+ year old vines(from a . 7 ha parcel that was partially replanted in 1985 and the remainder in 1989). A restrained but elegant and very floral nose also speaks of red currant, plum, blue berry and hoisin is trimmed in a relatively curtailed application of oak. The equally reserved but powerful and big bodied flavors brim with dry extract that renders the dense tannins less obvious than they would otherwise be on the firm and hugely long finish. This is a big but