Jean-Marc Despres Fleurie "1889"

More 2009 Fleuries : Blackish red. In the nose, this is rich again, very herbal and ethereal (eucalyptus), slightly lactic (like blackberry yoghurt), there's licorice and light overtones. A bit better than the last bottle, but still too rich for my taste. On the palate, it continues that way. It's full and round, has nice notes of small black berries, even sufficient acidity, but its richness and its slightly bitter and alcoholic notes in the finish make it a little …

2009 Fleurie Vielles Vignes : 14.5% Vol. Wines dated 1889. Dark red with violet rim. In the nose, this is dark and brooding with blueberry liqueur notes, it's slightly balsamic and slightly lactic, too (blueberry yoghurt). It seems overdone. On the palate, it's thick, there's some alcohol driven sweetness, it's really concentrated, just very slightly bitter, not too balanced. It may get more balanced with time. Right now, it's rather difficult to drink with pleasure.