Torbreck, Laird other_regions It delivers dark fruit nuances

It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel

this is an outstanding 2010 Saint-Julien

With a few minutes of air pretty aromas of complex and cool red pinot fruit

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

(Bouchard has been separately vinifying this parcel

Torbreck, Laird other_regions It delivers dark fruit nuancesDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit