Torbreck, Laird other_regions but the balance isn’t nearly

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose

The wine shows light spice notes with distant touches of dark fruit

In some vintages

give completely different results

Torbreck, Laird other_regions but the balance isn’t nearlyDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit