2009 Domaine du Jaugaret

The 2009 Domaine du Jaugaret has an attractive bouquet of strawberry pastilles, morello cherry and hints of orange peel and brown spice that opens beautifully with aeration. The medium-bodied palate displays supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and impressive depth, but like the 2012, it is also wonderfully elegant. I admire the crescendo of flavors and the graceful way this fans out on the finish. Outstanding. Tasted at the Vine Trail portfolio tasting in London.