91 2006 Michel Schlumberger La Cime Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley) 12/2/17 ($35)
14.5% alc
Color: Deep garnet, no browning. (3.0) Bouquet: Lots of spicy cedar and dusty earth with dry cassis fruit and a hint of dill pickle. (3.0) Body: Heavyweight with excellent fruit, acidity and cedary tannins. Coats the mouth nicely. (3.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet, but cassis fruit is more ripe and forward here. (3.5) Finish: Parallels bouquet with length. More restrained than flavor. (3.0)
Overall: (15.5)
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