blackberries and black currant fruit intertwined with lead pencil shavings
it is a medium to full-bodied
although I am told contracts with other growers who purchase fruit will remain in place
We wanted to produce a different style of Tempranillo
some mineral notes with a light smokiness enhance the complexity and elegance of the wine
Lafite - 1983 (750ml) Size:750ml blackberries and black currant fruitFinally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding