Sigalas Rabaud other_regions Deep ruby with the beginning

Deep ruby with the beginning of orange tinges

this comes across as aromatically fresh yet the mid-palate has a borderline surmature character to it

(67% whole clusters)

black cherry jam

Sigalas Rabaud other_regions Deep ruby with the beginningThe 2009 Sigalas Rabaud has a rather light bouquet that lacks the intensity of its peers. It needs more vigour. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, nicely balanced and lightly spiced with ginger and rhubarb towards the finish. I have encountered better bottles in the past, hence my question mark. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin