SF | Imperious of colour, dense and tight at the rim. Compote, vanillin and ripe fruit dominate the attack, cocao and late season roses behind, intense and penetrating. The tannic web, although cushioned rather than astringent, dominates the palalte, with both the ripeness of the fruit and the finely gravel-scented acidity both merely supportive at this stage. The Clinet personality is usually somewhat 'compromised' ( in the best possible sense) at this stage and there is therefore no cause for concern, Quite the contrary; this one appears to be very nicely set up to ascend the ranks.... 92
AJ | Dark, saturated black-red, and with more purple than its second-wine sibling. Powerful fruits, driving and structured; dimpled plums and a brandy keg in the background. Dense, rich, a little stewy. Impressive in its own way but I would prefer a little more grace, purity and freshness.Drink Dates: 2027 - 2034.