Owned by Vincent Rochette, this Domaine owns two parcels of land and have

Owned by Vincent Rochette, this Domaine owns two parcels of land and have vines that were planted in 1901. This is their top cuvee and the label showed 13.5% alcohol. Double decanted 30 minutes ahead of time, this wine was opaque purple. A nose of rich morello cherry and marzipan greeted my nostrils, and I am sure there was a very faint hint of oak. Semi-intense to start with, the ripe tannins gradually dry the palate the slightly dilute mid palate carries to a decent if uninspiring finish. This wine was purchased on release, stored at 55F. I am not sure if it is closed at present, but these CdR usually drink well in the first few years of their life. Truth be told, I was disappointed with this wine as I expected more length, body and complexity.