Here the nose was completely reduced though there was good freshness and punch to the imposingly sized and quite muscular flavors that possess plenty of that gamy character that Renardes is so justly known for. There is fine mid-palate concentration and the same level of ripe phenolic maturity to the robust tannins that are very well-buffered by the abundant dry extract on the mouth coating finish. A classic Renardes. Drink 2022+. (Allen Meadows,burghound.com,April 2012) Here the nose was completely reduced though there was good freshness and punch to the imposingly sized and quite muscular flavors that possess plenty of that gamy character that Renardes is so justly known for. There is fine mid-palate concentration and the same level of ripe phenolic maturity to the robust tannins that are very well-buffered by the abundant dry extract on the mouth coating finish. A classic Renardes. Drink 2022+. (Allen Meadows,burghound.com,April 2012) 750 mL bottle