Domaine de la Lande Bourgueil Cuvée Les Pins 2003

Domaine de la Lande Bourgueil Cuvée Les Pins 2003: A youthful, damson and cherry red hue, which offers promise. Rather muted on the nose, though, showing too subtle notes of blackberry and raspberry jam, with a brambly nuance. Medium body apparent on entry, nice, appropriate acidity, but overall rather lean, in texture as well as impact. In its favour it does show a little of the desirable silkiness we might look for, but it is a little hollow through the midpalate, and has a short finish. Overall this lacks interest, and is a real disappointment considering this was such a favourable vintage. 14/20 (10/4/06)