Clos de la Roche, Olivier Bernstein 2012

There is enough reduction present to push the fruit to the background. While there is excellent size, weight and richness to the middle weight flavors, the mouth feel is relatively refined thanks to the fine grain of the tannins. The highly persistent finish is both well-balanced and impressively complex while displaying focused power and plenty of punch. I quite like this as it's fashioned more in the style of a gymnast than a body builder.