Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Vintage:2008 a little Pauillac in style

a little Pauillac in style

even in the company of all the truly great Massetos

which reveals discreet walnut and fumé notes

Low yields

This is an eye-opening wine that makes me rethink the aging potential of wines from this Right Bank satellite appellation

Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Vintage:2008 a little Pauillac in styleThe 2008 Carmen Gran Reserva has a classic nose with notes of American oak, some herbaceous character (I mean it in a positive, fresh way) in the shape of some spearmint. It displays an array of notes of tobacco, cured meats, leather, balsamic herbs and a hint of chalk. The medium bodied palate reveals a powerful Gran Reserva, with intense flavors, great acidity and length. This wine is very different in style to the rest of Benjamin's wines,