Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions crushed chalk and then a

crushed chalk and then a silky citric grip

-- Antonio Galloni

just a matter of taste

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions crushed chalk and then aThe Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin, fig and clove scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined. As Christian Seely quipped, the vines are accustomed to the heat . It unfolds in the glass, gaining vigor, if not complexity, with touches of leather, California raisin and dried flower emerging. The palate is medium bodied with very supple tannins, dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry, leather, sage,