Grand Puy Lacoste Vintage:1996 full-bodied and quite serious broad-shouldered

full-bodied and quite serious broad-shouldered flavors also possess first-rate mid-palate concentration along with evident minerality on the driving and powerful if less refined finish

sexy nature of the vintage

yellow and ferrous marlstone that absorbs the moisture well

La Joie is another winner from Vérité

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

Grand Puy Lacoste Vintage:1996 full-bodied and quite serious broad-shoulderedTwo bottles of the 2010 Grand Puy Lacoste were opened, the first showing just a little oxidation. The second has an attractive minty bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit laced with subtle marine seaweed notes, a touch of graphite developing with time. The palate is medium bodied with impressive tension and wonderful freshness right from the start. There is a sense of coiled up energy here and the finish just leaves you breathless. Tasted blind at