Thibault Liger-Belair : Vieilles Vignes 2016

Wine Advocate-Parker :
The 2016 Moulin-à-Vent Les Vieilles Vignes is initially marked by pronounced reduction, but with vigorous aeration, it opens in the glass to reveal aromas of black raspberries, woodsmoke, spices and grilled game bird. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, broad-shouldered and powerful, with an ample chassis of powdery structuring tannins and a deep core of concentrated fruit. If this Moulin-à-Vent can shake off its reductive character it should merit a considerably higher score, as the raw materials are very promising, but it's sufficiently persistent to give me pause--and depress my score.