Magrez Fombrauge other_regions_italy the 1999 has held up

the 1999 has held up well

The bouquet shows infinite layering and a steady evolution in the glass with tones of red cherry

This has serious spine

of which the flagship is the 2015 Clos Erasmus

very elegant in style with a precise

Magrez Fombrauge other_regions_italy the 1999 has held upI would have given this wine a slightly higher rating but the new oak has been pushed to the limit. Along with the toasty vanillin characteristics, the wine exhibits notes of graphite and black cherry liqueur, medium to full body, and impressive purity as well as elegance. It does not have the size of the 2003, but it is concentrated and successful for a right bank 2002. Drink it over the next 8 10 years.