(50% of the vines in this .35 ha parcel were planted in 1980 and 1988, with the remainder planted in the ‘50s; the vines are planted in both terres rouges and terres blanches but there is a slight majority in the latter). A background hint of reduction doesn’t materially detract from the otherwise broad-ranging nose that features notes of red currant, rose petal, lavender and Asian-style tea. Like the Fuées the focused and powerful flavors possess a relatively sleek mouth feel before culminating in a well-balanced and long finale where a hint of bitter cherry appears. This isn’t super dense but it still has the stuffing to amply reward mid-term cellaring. 92/2026+