Sigalas Rabaud Size:12x375ml which hangs on with noteworthy

which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness

A pungent and highly expressive nose consists of menthol

Like the Bougros

a touch of asparagus gives the wine a greenness in the middle palate but there's also plenty of supporting dark fruit and graphite minerality

all wrapped in an impressively long and superbly complex finish that flashes focused power

Sigalas Rabaud Size:12x375ml which hangs on with noteworthyThe 2009 Sigalas Rabaud has a rather light bouquet that lacks the intensity of its peers. It needs more vigour. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, nicely balanced and lightly spiced with ginger and rhubarb towards the finish. I have encountered better bottles in the past, hence my question mark. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin