2008 Chateau La Mondotte Saint Emilion

Deep ruby. Expressive aromas of plum, tobacco and balsamic blackberries stewed in alcohol. Sweet, round and fat on entry, then smooth and polished in the middle, with ripe red cherry and blueberry syrup flavors coating the palate. The long finish has a distinctly creamy quality. Quite opulent in the context of the vintage, but not at all over the top.