Thursday, 29 November 2012

2010 and 1990 Clos Foutet, side by side.




2010 Clos Fourtet:
Deep ruby. Cassis, blueberries, vanilla and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, refreshing, tight, quite tannic actually, chocolate, coffee beans and mocha. Needs time indeed. 94

1990 Clos Fourtet:
Ruby, garnet rim. Fantastic nose, minerals, elegant blueberries, scented, violets and very pure feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body and texture, minerals on the palate as well, starting cherry-stone, fine leather and anise. Long. 93+

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