Blackberry

it has a firm frame of super ripe

Dark and imposing

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them

Lignier Michelot, Clos Roche Size:6x1.5L Blackberry(from a . 27 ha parcel, most of which is young vines of 15+ years though there is a parcel approximating 15% of the total with ~40 years of age). There is enough wood and reduction to notice so I would strongly advise decanting this if youre inclined to try a bottle young. There is outstanding richness to the big bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish. I