well-balanced finish

In 2011 it seems to have more of the former and a bit less of the latter

but flawless and with no edges

This has softened and shows fine balance and length

This understated effort should be lovely in a few years

Clos Haut Peyraguey other_regions well-balanced finishA darker amber here, with tawny edging. Clear concentration, this has walnut, beeswax, hazelnut, saffron, clove and pepper. Feels more evolved than some of the others, but that allows the more savoury taste of an older wine to balance the creamy richness of the body. This also has quite clear honey as it opens; good quality overall, but a little further along in evolution. A yield of 18hl ha, 60% new oak for fermentation and ageing. 155g l residual