Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1998 (US Label)

Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1998 (US Label)

in addition to the unmistakable scent of black truffles/licorice

Here too the middle weight flavors possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the velvety mouth feel that continues onto the serious

There is fine concentration to the relatively powerful sappy and mouth coating flavors that are shaped by wonderfully fine-grained tannins on the hugely long

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

and cassis scents that seem so easy to obtain with this varietal in California

spice and game

Here the equally brooding nose is slightly more elegant with its cool and restrained nose of red currant

with an exceptional nose of crème de cassis

with extraordinary concentration

There is a driving minerality to the mouth coating and focused middle weight plus flavors that are ultra-vibrant

It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue in addition to abundant aromas of smoky oak