Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, France 2012 Couvent des Jacobins seriously structured and persistently saline

seriously structured and persistently saline and mouth-salivating Walkenberg that represents classic Rheingau Riesling at its best

The palate has a supple

The ripe and vibrant tannins provide an elegant structure and a long and persistent finish

the fleeting oaky note due to its brief aging in wood makes it a balanced and unique white

Delicate tannins on the palate with flavors of licorice and cassis lead to a long delightful finish

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, France 2012 Couvent des Jacobins seriously structured and persistently salineWell built, with a charcoal frame that melds nicely with steeped currant, blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors. The long finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning. Remarkably dense, but without the austere twinge of the vintage. 93 Pts Wine Spectator