Villa Bel Air Vintage:2009 The wine sings with the

The wine sings with the characteristics of this vintage that will be remembered for the sunshine

This could use more depth though it seems reasonably clear that the underlying material is present such that more will almost certainly develop if given a chance

A slightly riper and more deeply pitched nose speaks of cassis

pliant and supple

This is at once refined yet entirely serious and at least some patience will be required

Villa Bel Air Vintage:2009 The wine sings with theTaut, with a lightly firm chalky frame to the damson plum and bitter cherry notes. Good spice and toasty vanilla hints emerge more on the finish. Should settle in with modest cellaring. Drink now through 2014. JM