Telmo Rodriguez, YJAR Size:3x750ml The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva

The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit

Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château

mainly by virtue of reactive and courageous vineyard management

This too could use more depth but more should reasonably develop if given a chance

dark chocolate and anise

Telmo Rodriguez, YJAR Size:3x750ml The 2001 Vina Tondonia ReservaA more fragrant Yjar this year, more peppery and lifted. Chalk, pepper and mezcal like herbs with hints of cedar and cocoa powder to the blueberries. Super refined tannins tread carefully on the medium to full bodied palate with great juiciness and a long, polished finish. An intrinsic expression. Already delicious now, but will hold, too.