Torbreck, Laird other_regions 50% Pinot Noir and 10%

50% Pinot Noir and 10% red wine from the Valofroy vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

This too was quite heavily reduced and again I strongly recommend allowing this 30 minutes or so in a decanter first if you’re going to crack a bottle young

8 ha holding that averages 40+ years of age)

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose

In some vintages

Torbreck, Laird other_regions 50% Pinot Noir and 10%Deep 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