Clos du Mont Olivet la Cuvée du Papet

John Livingstone-Learmouth quite a bright, dark red plum robe; the bouquet is pretty in its round shape, with baked fruit tarts, red fruits and a latent floral air, with earthiness, cocoa and toffee here, too- this is a secure, subtle bouquet. The palate holds plum fruit, with some midway richness- elegantly so. It persists with a gentle refrain of spiced red fruit. This is harmonious in flavour and texture, and ends on a slight pebbly note and a raisin aftertaste. Very correct, very long wine, also very pretty and fine. Good length, subtle charm and tasty- pretty good combo, I`d say. It can sing a sweet melody as it ages; the winter 2007-08 has served it well, plus I am drinking this at Châteauneuf, where it may have evolved a little ahead of London (see previous note) 2018-20 June 2008 Previously Oct 2007, London **** red with a little pale line at its top; cautious, red jam aroma, also violet and some dark berry fruits. Palate has a smoky, bacon style flavour and enclosed red fruit as it transitions from its first flush of youth. The fruit is withdrawn now, and the texture come sin a peppery mould, with some late southern gras/richness supporting it. Length is good, has a smoky, charcoal aftertaste. 2019-22 Oct 2007, London 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre