Nairac other_regions_italy baked black berries and preserved

baked black berries and preserved plums with hints of licorice

Discreet but not invisible wood is the only aromatic component visible beyond the very firm reductive notes so again

Best after 2008

Polished and elegant in style

There is excellent volume to the intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors that culminate in an explosively long

Nairac other_regions_italy baked black berries and preservedThe 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose, which is surprising considering the growing season. There are pure honey, guava and quince scents wanting to spring forth, but it does not quite happen and I suspect a couple of hours decanting would awaken those aromas. The palate is well balanced with pointed acidity. There is plenty of fresh citrus fruit here interwoven with orange rind and a touch of barley sugar that lend it real Barsac