Betz Family Clos de Betz - 2008 (750ml) Premier Cru Delicious now

Delicious now

slightly high-toned aromas of dark raspberry and licorice

Extremely full-bodied with sweet tannin and levels of extravagance and flamboyance that are mind-boggling

but it has always been more approachable and decadently fruity

Wine Spectator - 97 points

Betz Family Clos de Betz - 2008 (750ml) Premier Cru Delicious nowThe Bordeaux styled wines begin with the 2008 Clos de Betz, a multi regional blend from four renowned vineyards, and composed of 66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 16 months in 65% new French oak. A glass coating opaque purple color, it surrenders an expressive nose of pain grille, graphite, Asian spices, a hint of balsamic, black currant, and blackberry. On the palate it admirably combines elegance with power. It