Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2015

Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2015An overtly spicy and floral scented nose reveals additional notes of plum, cassis, orange pekoe tea and plenty of earth. The rich, bold, powerful and firmly muscular large scaled flavors possess superb mid palate concentration where the abundant dry extract also buffers the presently unyielding tannic backbone on the massively long finish. This is, simply put, spectacular and about the only nit is a discreet touch of backend warmth.

the 2014 Proprietary Red IX Estate is an old-fashioned Médoc blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon

the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy

The succulent and impressively concentrated flavors are almost viscous as well as highly seductive

blackberries

This is excellent quality with grip

fully mature

the 2010 St

Offering less obvious pleasure

which is common among the 2012 and 2013 Bordeaux varietals in Napa

with good underlying acidity

A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea

rose petal and lightly spiced aromas