Marchand & Tawse, Clos Saint Denis Vintage:2012 I was mildly surprised to

I was mildly surprised to find a bit of reduction in the bottled version though not enough to completely hide the otherwise ripe

Discreet wood and menthol notes frame the very ripe aromas of cassis

The highly refined and punchy middle weight flavors possess a lovely sense of minerality before delivering fine length on the slightly lean

yet all the elements are wonderfully in balance

Marchand & Tawse, Clos Saint Denis Vintage:2012 I was mildly surprised toA gorgeous and ultra elegant nose features violets, essence of red currant and spice notes that are trimmed in a deft touch of wood. The lilting and equally refined middle weight flavors possess both lovely detail and energy before concluding in a sappy, balanced and harmonious finish that offers moderately good depth and length. (91 93) 2025+