Chateau Lalande-Borie Saint-Julien 2017 Bottle:1 with black cherry and chocolate

with black cherry and chocolate

cherry pastry

poached pears and crushed cashews scents with hints of baking spices and cedar chest

This makes a particularly interesting counterpoint with the cuvée cask

Chateau Lalande-Borie Saint-Julien 2017 Bottle:1 with black cherry and chocolateParker Guide: 91 Vinous: 92 Wine Spectator: 88 91 This vintage reveals a structured and refined wine, with fine, well rounded tannins. The fruitiness is delicately expressed, accompanied by subtle notes of spice and controlled oak. Overall, the wine offers a beautiful balance between power and finesse, perfectly illustrating the classic and promising style of the estate. A cuve that is beginning to open up and which retains good aging potential.