Lignier Michelot, Clos Roche Vintage:2018 the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing

the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

A gentle application of wood sets off an earthy

youthfully austere and built-to-age finish that just goes on and on

when the normal production should have been around 100

Lignier Michelot, Clos Roche Vintage:2018 the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing(from a . 27 ha parcel, most of which is young vines of 15+ years though there is a parcel approximating 15% of the total with ~40 years of age). There is enough wood and reduction to notice so I would strongly advise decanting this if youre inclined to try a bottle young. There is outstanding richness to the big bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish. I