Vinous - Score: 92 (2014 December)

Dark ruby with garnet highlights. Flamboyantly ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, tar, menthol and licorice. Denser and yet more delicate than the basic estate Saumur-Champigny, with flavors of blueberry, violet and chalky minerals framed by juicy acidity. Here the tender tannins are better integrated because of the warmth of the vintage. This will probably outlive the 2010 because of its sheer density and balance, but is it better?