Torbreck, Laird other_regions The 2007 Chateau Nairac is

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose

full of debt

the 2000 vintage delivered a precocious Dom Pérignon

Mid garnet

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

Torbreck, Laird other_regions The 2007 Chateau Nairac isDeep 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