Torbreck, Laird other_regions Fresh and pliant

Fresh and pliant

An exuberantly spicy nose offers up notes of cassis

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

(Bouchard has been separately vinifying this parcel

complete Cristal

Torbreck, Laird other_regions Fresh and pliantDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit