WTN: 1995 Chateau Larmande Saint-Emilion

1995 Chateau Larmande Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 13.0%
Dark and youthful garnet. Attractive aromas of dark plums and leather, augmented by coffee and cloves on the palate. Medium to light body - would have appreciated a little more extraction. Dusty tannins, long finish, and, best of all, a deliciously vibrant acidity that held its own against food. The lightest of bitter aftertastes is the perfect finishing touch. Already at cruising altitude, but tastes youthful, as if a decade is left before anything like decline sets in. Only the vaguest hint of oxidation in the final 50ml, after three hours in a large glass, makes me second-guess this last statement. But a very pleasurable experience.

[David M. Bueker]

Thanks for the note. I still have a singleton in the cellar.

You do know that Rolland consulted on this wine don't you? (i.e. not all Rolland wines are exactly the same)

Rolland was there then? I've found the recent Larmande a bit too much for my tastes. Thanks for notes

You do know that Rolland consulted on this wine don't you? (i.e. not all Rolland wines are exactly the same)

Had no idea, otherwise I might have liked it less. Just kiddin!

The acidity was certainly higher than what I expect from Bdx in general (and perhaps MR in particular).