Francois Lamarche, Grande Rue Vintage:2008 and they used a little

and they used a little more grapes from La Horra

The Pingus vines were planted in 1929 in two different sectors of the village of La Horra

A vein of fresh apple and grapefruit is tapped to introduce unexpected primary juiciness into the layers of confitured

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

A completely backward but superbly complex nose displays layered aromas that run to game and underbrush as well as ripe red and dark berry fruit trimmed in a bit of wood toast that give way to rich

Francois Lamarche, Grande Rue Vintage:2008 and they used a little(harvested on September 20th). This has gone from strength to strength and only seems to get better with each passing year. A lightly menthol infused nose that is exceptionally ripe yet stops short of being surmature remains almost 100% primary with ample black fruit and spice aromas seamlessly merging into the rich, full and intense flavors brimming with power and muscle yet this by no means lacks for grace or elegance on the reserved but driving