Sloan, Proprietary Red other_regions The 2012 is neither the

The 2012 is neither the biggest nor most complex Pichon Lalande

My observation is that this 2011 vintage feels more overtly ripe

it should ideally not be opened in the next 10 years

fresh pastry

The 2004 Blanc des Millenaires offers a striking combination of freshness and the complexity that develops in bottle

Sloan, Proprietary Red other_regions The 2012 is neither theDeep garnet purple colored, the 2014 Proprietary Red needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling notions of warm black cherries, mulberries, redcurrants and blackberry compote with touches of licorice, tapenade, chargrill and scorched earth. Full bodied, firm, grainy and packed with layers of black fruits and savory flavors, it has a firm, grainy backbone of very ripe tannins and tons of vivacity, finishing very long.