exotic spices and plums

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

or "water bombs

and dense blackberry and cassis fruit

but this is a beautifully precise wine

Petit Cheval Vintage:2008 exotic spices and plumsBright medium red. Strawberry, redcurrant and violet on the nose. Juicy and vinous, with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes moderately long and a bit simple, with a hint of dusty minerals, repeating floral nuances and smooth tannins. A lovely wine expressing pristine aromas and flavors. Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot