The 2014 Clinet is striking. Energetic, tense and wiry, the 2014 jumps from the glass with notable intensity. I imagine the 2014 is going to require quite a bit of time, but it is compelling, even at this early stage. This is a fabulous showing from Cline...
The second part of this tasting kicks off with the 1989 Pichon Lalande. Off the charts aromatic intensity, silky tannins and exceptional finesse give the 1989 much of its considerable allure. Crushed flowers, sweet red fruit, tobacco, cedar and incense ar...
Red/brown, with clear rim. Gentle on the nose and the palate. Sandalwood, woody embers, damp earth and leather on the nose - like muddy rugby boots in a kit bag. A mouthwatering freshness - still quite a bite to it, and spicy too, but attractively so. Bur...