Clos Haut-Peyraguey - 2009 (375ml) Highlands Terrific potential

Terrific potential

the palate reveals notes of candied citrus

savory olive tinge

The end result is deep amber in the glass

where it shows black-cherry fruit touched up by leather and spice

Clos Haut-Peyraguey - 2009 (375ml) Highlands Terrific potentialTasted single blind against its peers. The Clos Haut Peyraguey has a very fragrant, floral bouquet with a patisserie element: touches of lemon meringue, apricot and walnut. The palate is very well balanced, quite taut and spicy on the entry, not quite as flowing as other 2007 Sauternes but very zesty and tensile. This is an excellent Sauternes that will need time to harmonize, but all the constituent parts are here. Tasted January 2011 Wine Advocate