Sloan, Proprietary Red other_regions My observation is that this

My observation is that this 2011 vintage feels more overtly ripe

forward Pavillon Rouge over the next decade or so

The old vines are very much apparent as this velvety yet very serious effort displays excellent power and like many of these Gevrey grands crus

it should ideally not be opened in the next 10 years

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

Sloan, Proprietary Red other_regions My observation is that thisDeep garnet purple colored, the 2014 Proprietary Red needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling notions of warm black cherries, mulberries, redcurrants and blackberry compote with touches of licorice, tapenade, chargrill and scorched earth. Full bodied, firm, grainy and packed with layers of black fruits and savory flavors, it has a firm, grainy backbone of very ripe tannins and tons of vivacity, finishing very long.