2003 Vernay Maison Rouge

Lunch at Michel Bras Toya Japon.

2003 Georges Vernay Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge - very ripe on the nose, almost over-ripe.  A little sharp and alcoholic, but opened up nicely after 15 minutes with a bit of leather on the nose.  Beautiful notes of violet after an hour.

Full post on lunch is here.