The 2008 Haut‑Bailly is a textbook example of classic Graves: aromas of lead pencil shavings, charcoal, damp earth, black cherry, and black currant dominate the bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with superb focus: the fruit... Read More
The 2008 Pichon Lalande is a beautifully balanced and expressive wine. It offers aromas of cassis, plum, violet, tobacco, and graphite, with hints of spice and cedar emerging over time. On the palate, it is medium to full‑bodied,... Read More
The Ornellaia 2008 is a poised and classically styled wine from a cooler, more restrained vintage that favored elegance over opulence. The nose reveals layered aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, graphite, and cedar, with accents... Read More
The 2008 Pontet‑Canet is a striking and formidable vintage that demands patience. At this stage, it presents brooding aromas of plum, blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and a whisper of ash. With aeration, notes of pencil lead,... Read More