Deep cherry red. Gloriously scented with savoury dark fruit and a wild garrigue freshness. Tarry too. Super-fine tannins, elegant and with immense length. Very fine indeed.
92
Parker
2016
The Wine Advocate:
92
punten
The 2016 Pic Saint Loup La Closerie du Pic, a blend of Syrah and Grenache, features striking aromas of crushed stone to go along with the familiar cola and plum notes so typical of this estate's style. It's full-bodied and softly tannic but concentrated, with more freshness, energy and length than the entry-level wines.
Hier wordt 70% merlot gebruikt, aangevuld met 30% cabernet sauvignon. Een perfecte combi. Hij rijpt een jaar op barrique. De 2014 is breed, rijp en zwoel, met vanille en pruimen, elegant en gepolijst, met mooie zuren en goede tannine.
89
Decanter
2014
Decanter:
89
punten
This is rich and smooth, and the alcohol is perhaps a touch full but the fruit carries it along waves of vanilla and lands on a firm finish.
Sweet, rich and ripe fruit is accompanied by touches of creme patissiere and cappuccino with a cocoa dusting and a spiced finish. It offers lots of enjoyment in the medium term.