Torbreck, Laird other_regions There is a lovely mouth

There is a lovely mouth feel to the attractively intense and well-concentrated flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a refined

50% Pinot Noir and 10% red wine from the Valofroy vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose

full of debt

Torbreck, Laird other_regions There is a lovely mouthDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit