La Vieille Cure, Fronsac 2010 (1.5L) Normandy garrigue and menthol

garrigue and menthol

eternal finish rounds things out in style

with multilayered raspberry

In the Rosaceae family (rose

new leather and licorice infuse this dramatic

La Vieille Cure, Fronsac 2010 (1.5L) Normandy garrigue and mentholbase of neck or better; in original carton 92 points Wine Spectator This takes a modern approach, with a noticeable dose of dark, roasted espresso and chocolate up front, but remains grounded in the appellation's textbook racy chalk and charcoal profile. The core of lush fig, plum and blackberry fruit sits in reserve, and the finish is polished and long. Impressive. Best from 2015 through 2025. (JM) (3 2013) 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate