While certainly a good effort I was somewhat under-whelmed given the usual standards this wine offers

pure and ultra-complex nose features aromas of red currant

Patience will be required

blackberry pie and prunes with hints of cardamom

Clerc Milon other_regions While certainly a good effortThis shows a lightly rugged edge, with espresso and humus notes along the edges of the dark currant and blackberry fruit core. The finish keeps the rustic profile, with a charcoal shading, but there's ample fruit for balance. Solid, but for fans of the style.Blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2015). Drink now through 2018. 11,000 cases made. JM