Clos Sarpe Vintage:2008 a smectite soils probably gave

a smectite soils probably gave Christian Moueix and Jean-Claude Berrouet a slight advantage given its propensity to retain moisture and prevent hydric stress

but they are now all there front and center

Bright ruby-red

Very promising

with outstanding depth and a hint of youthful bitterness to the superconcentrated flavors of black raspberry and spices

Clos Sarpe Vintage:2008 a smectite soils probably gaveBig and youthful, yet still a little rough. Dark colored, almost inky. Full bodied, very concentrated, with tobacco, dried cherry, mineral and berry flavors and a long, velvety, tannic finish. 1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Best after 2000.