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Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot and 28% cabernet franc (it was 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc during the Primeurs)
There is a succulent
cassis and dark plum fruit all racing along in unison
The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose
full-blown strawberry and raspberry aromas are complemented by fresh lavender and baking spices
Roche Bellene, Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Vintage:2011 Pierre Lurton and technical directorThis is also quite firmly reduced and impossible to read today. Otherwise there much more mineral driven middle weight flavors that are notably more precise if, somewhat surprisingly, less concentrated, all wrapped in a slightly warm, dry and menthol inflected finish. This stands a better chance of coming together though I doubt that it will ever be a wine of distinction. (87 90) 2024+
