The forward oaky notes of its youth are now more considered and savoury. A little better balanced and more mineral than the 06 villages. Way more dimension in the mid-palate and a great finish

Bottled in January. The nose is more forward, showing hints of fresh apricot and a little exoticism. A wide panorama of flavours that give the impression of further widening into the mid-palate. Rather than ’stony’, this is ’steely’ and shows fine, lingering flavours. Super.

A waxy, dense and impressive nose. Lovely minerality and super acidity that pushes long into a creamy finish. There’s a great extra dimesion in the mid-palate too. Just so communicative today – very lovely.