2010, Valduero Una Cepa "Premium", SPAINRibera Del Duero, 100% Tempranillo, released only from the best vintages, 3 years in barrel. Saturated ruby. Heady, complex scents of red berry preserves, cherry pit, vanilla and pipe tobacco. Chewy, deeply pitched cherry and black raspberry flavours are given spine by juicy acidity and pick up a smoky nuance with air. Fine grained tannins come on late, adding grip to the long smoke and spice accented finish. 91 Josh Raynolds, Vinous (2013). Smooth as

gracious Haut-Médoc is all charm

Winemaker Gionata Puglignani

liberally extracted tannin that asserts itself on the finish

The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte is fragrant and very pure on the nose: beautiful blackberry

I can't wait to taste this from bottle

this lends this GPL a little more precocity and sensuality compared to other vintages

displaying just the right amount of bitterness to lend edge on the entry

precise finish

broad and layered

cool blue fruits

giving way to hints of raspberry leaves

Over the last few vintages in particular