Château Barreyres 1998

Château Barreyres (Haut-Médoc) 1998: A good depth of colour and a youthful, red-purple hue. Although fairly unexpressive on the nose when opened, after two or three hours of aeration in the decanter and glass there was more apparent fruit. Lots of crunchy, smoky blackcurrant and currant aromas. On entry there is an elegant texture, with a medium body and plenty of fruit. Structure is provided by a firm backbone of tannins, with balanced acidity. Overall a slightly tight wine that takes a little time to open out, but it is worth the wait. Nice length. 16.5+/20 (8/11/01)