Notes:

The 2008 Combes aux Moines was only eighty percent through its malo, but itsquality was self-evident. The nose offers up a beautiful mlange of blood orange, redcherries, grilled meat, a lovely base of Gevreys black minerality, woodsmoke and atouch of bitter chocolate. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and very transparent,with moderate tannins and lovely length and grip on the perfectly balanced finish. Lovelyjuice in the making. 2016-2035. 92-93+. JG - View from the Cellar