Closed, yes, but surprisingly light even so. The colour isn't really there, the concentration isn't what you'd expect, and the quality and complexity are not lurking in the background. A very nice wine by basic supermarket bordeaux standards, it does open up over a few hours, but I have to say, not quite living up to the billing as a Cru Bourgeois Superieur from a great vintage. Mind you I paid about 7 quid a bottle so I'm not complaining too much.
These wines are known for being backwards and going the distance. and Philippe Courrian has a reputation. So I'm gonna leave the rest for 5 years and see what happens.
Had it by the glass in Monaco a few months ago, and concur with your notes. At 7 quid a bottle it is pretty good going...but I'm not sure it will ever be great - everything in the right place, nothing special.
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