Charles Noellat Romanee St. Vivant 1980 (Capsule Damage) A000001433 but with some Cabernet Franc

but with some Cabernet Franc (rarely seen in the Médoc these years) as well as Merlot and Petit Verdot

powerful and sappy medium plus weight flavors that are shaped by still solidly tannic spine and excellent length

This terrific effort displays a really lovely interplay between power and finesse and I particularly like the harmony of structural elements

although it is a more forceful

The Château Coutet 2001 Cuvée Madame was picked on October 10 and contains 208 grams per liter of residual sugar

Charles Noellat Romanee St. Vivant 1980 (Capsule Damage) A000001433 but with some Cabernet FrancStrong sous bois aromas blend with slightly astringent lightweight flavors with not much supporting material or length. In short, this is disappointingly thin and while there is good complexity, that's all there is.