EMPYRÉE CAHORS 2005 Domaine Le Bout de Lieu

Puntaje: 91,5

Rojo bermellón con pronunciado borde rubí. Brillante.
Complejo, de muy buena fineza. Cueros, hongos fragantes.
Con muy buena acidez, sus taninos están absolutamente redondeados. Sus notas son totalmente terciarias, en donde la crianza está fundida con lo que fueran las frutas. Complejo y fino aunque pasó su mejor momento. Los hongos invaden la boca. Volumen medio-alto con bien larga persistencia. Por retronasal aparece una tenue nota animal.
Impresiona lo bien que llega luego de largo envejecimiento en botella.

AOP Cahors

Producción: 5.000 botellas

Viñedos: Tercera Terraza, de 30 años de antigüedad

Crianza: durante 24 meses en barricas de roble

Alcohol: 13,5°

Precio: €

Score: 91.5

Bright vermilion-red in color with a pronounced ruby rim.

Complex and beautifully refined, the nose reveals fragrant leather and earthy mushroom aromas.

The palate is driven by vibrant acidity, while the tannins are fully resolved and seamlessly integrated. The wine has evolved entirely into its tertiary phase, with the oak now completely fused with what were once its fruit characteristics. Complex and elegant, although it has moved beyond its peak. Mushroom notes dominate the palate, while a delicate animal nuance emerges on the retronasal finish. Medium- to full-bodied with a very long, persistent finish.

It is remarkable how well this wine has endured after extended bottle aging.

Appellation: AOP Cahors

Production: 5,000 bottles

Vineyard: Third Terrace, 30-year-old vines

Aging: Aged for 24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol: 13.5°

Price: € — (France)