2004 Clos de l'Obac

Ruby-red. Explosively perfumed, room-filling bouquet of raspberry, cherry and blackberry accompanied by exotic Asian spices and incense; you could wear this to seduce wine geeks. Deeply concentrated dark fruit flavors deliver remarkable purity, with notes of espresso and violet pastille adding complexity. A wine with no excess fat, this finishes with a chewy texture and outstanding focus and persistence.

The purple-colored 2004 Clos de l’Obac exhibits a beautiful perfume of spice box, mineral, kirsch, red and black currants, and black cherry. Intensely fruity on the palate, it is already complex, sweet, and layered. The oak, tannin, and acidity are nicely integrated and the finish is long and pure. Give this stylish wine 3-5 years of cellaring and drink it through 2022. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

The purple-colored 2004 Clos de l’Obac exhibits a beautiful perfume of spice box, mineral, kirsch, red and black currants, and black cherry. Intensely fruity on the palate, it is already complex, sweet, and layered. The oak, tannin, and acidity are nicely integrated and the finish is long and pure. Give this stylish wine 3-5 years of cellaring and drink it through 2022. Jay Miller, Wine Advocate # 169 Feb 2007