Colgin, IX Estate other_regions aged all in foudre

aged all in foudre

Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1

it is impossible to ignore the wine’s richness and depth

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

Colgin, IX Estate other_regions aged all in foudre(69% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 7% petit verdot), Saturated ruby. Blackberry, spices and graphite on the nose. Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth, with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors. A very dark, deep, young wine with terrific finishing grip. Here, too, the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience. Stephen Tanzer