An attractively spicy and notably ripe if markedly reserved nose offers up notes of plum

The wine hits the palate with full-bodied richness

mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affords glimpses of smoky and stony mineral nuances rare in a Riesling this rich

black and blue fruit

Petit Mouton other_regions An attractively spicy and notablyThe 2015 Le Petit Mouton feels a little closed on the nose, which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint Juliens. The fresh, vibrant palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity and fine precision toward the finish, so that it ends on a high note. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin