opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit

Tasted May 2013

It's still super young

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

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

Petit Cheval Vintage:2008 opulent wine that hides itsBright medium red. Strawberry, redcurrant and violet on the nose. Juicy and vinous, with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes moderately long and a bit simple, with a hint of dusty minerals, repeating floral nuances and smooth tannins. A lovely wine expressing pristine aromas and flavors. Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot