production is down, quality, cost and finished alcohol are all up for this estate-grown designate, now labeled as a reserve. there's a sniff of leather and underripe blackberry and black cherry fruit, along with a somewhat unusual, though not unpleasant, scent of chicken boullion. the wine opens up quickly but stops just a bit short of a full-length finish. give it extra breathing time if you plan to drink it soon.
Rocheux Reserve