L'Arrosee Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 1982 (750ml) Size:750ml 4th of July celebrations

4th of July celebrations

and spring flowers

It was aged in 100% new oak

Potentially one of the most compelling wines of the vintage

dry August produced very concentrated grapes in 1996

L'Arrosee Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 1982 (750ml) Size:750ml 4th of July celebrationsThis was tasted from magnum as it is the only format I have left in the cellar. Some noticeable bricking and amber at the edge are followed by stunning aromatics of loamy soil, underbrush, kirsch, and oak as well as floral undertones. There are no hard edges to be found in this silky wine, just plush notes of jammy black cherries, plums, figs, earth, and spice. Broad and full bodied with fully melted tannins, good minerality, and a long finish, this