Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy other_regions_italy The 2005 Shiraz “Greenock” is

The 2005 Shiraz “Greenock” is opaque purple-colored with an impressive perfume of toast

This is firmly structured and very classy – in sum

framed by finely grained tannins and lovely freshness

so hang onto your hat

Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy other_regions_italy The 2005 Shiraz “Greenock” isNotes of herbal tea, crushed anise, red currant and a plethora of floral elements gives way to impressively dense, powerful and muscular flavors that flash good minerality on the balanced but, somewhat surprisingly, short finish. This may well harmonize as there is no obvious reason why the length should be any different. Odd.