Subtle and discreet on the nose, this is clearly a wine which will require some time to fully open up. The palate offers a lovely understated power, full of subtle, elegant nuances. It is at once very closed and tightly wound, with a richness that steers clear of being blousy. The finish has a wonderful touch of roasted nuts and pithy, phenolic grip. An excellent wine which will reward those wi...
Subtle and discreet on the nose, this is clearly a wine which will require some time to fully open up. The palate offers a lovely understated power, full of subtle, elegant nuances. It is at once very closed and tightly wound, with a richness that steers clear of being blousy. The finish has a wonderful touch of roasted nuts and pithy, phenolic grip. An excellent wine which will reward those with the patience to wait for it to mature.
"This has already eaten almost all of the wood that it displayed last year from cask, which allows the ripe green fruit, white peach and dried floral aromas to shine. There is excellent power to the rich and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors that evidence a discreet minerality on the saline-infused, cool, balanced and beautifully long finish. This is a robust and muscular Valmur."
91 Points Burghound