Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir

2013

Tasting Notes: This is very much a fruit of the forest wine where the colour is deep, and the body is firm and bold. It is complex and demands ageing to develop its core of complexity. Delicious raspberry, quince and blackberry flavours add to the nutty tones offered by the generous compliment of new wood. The finish is tannin rich but harmonious at the same time.

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2017

Tasting Notes: Regal and focused, with silky layers of ripe blueberry and vivid plum that shows touches of spice and espresso. Restrained initially, but gains depth over the length of the palate and lingers effortlessly on a refined finish. Polished tannin integrates well, but the wine demands patience to reveal its full potential. Best from 2020 through 2030.