As always, a gloss of reticent delicacy permeates the Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir, highlighting raspberry liqueur, wild strawberries, pomegranate seeds, fresh plum, and cloves. My wife Mary Delaney conjured a striking image, 'Imagine tasting the first spoonful of just-made, warm, red raspberry jam.' The polish and elegance on the palate allow the wine to wear its considerable weight quite lightly, and to finish with a taut and chalky, glycerine-laden finesse, so fine and long.