Rating: 98 Points
"Departing
chef de cave Richard Geoffroy quite rightly calls 2008 ‘the miracle year'.
Perfect ripening allowed the longest ever harvest, with four weeks available to
select when, where and what to pick. The result is a magnificently complex and
deceptively approachable DP, with wonderful aromatics from the off. On the
palate it's very young, with classically sweet and bright citrus and oyster
shell notes together with honey and nougat. This is very lithe, supple and
long, with fabulous acidity and éclat. Until a couple of years ago the '08 was
quite tight, but recently it has really opened up, according to Geoffroy. This
can be enjoyed now but will also age effortlessly for many years yet. Drinking
Window 2018 - 2040"