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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2015-2030, Robert Parker, Jun 2015

This property has been on a hot streak of late. The 2005 is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from the limestone plateau of St.-Emilion. Offering raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with licorice and chalky notes, the wine is full-bodied, with great texture, purity and depth. This is a serious, elegant yet, at the same time, powerful wine. Drink it over the next 10-15+ years. A sleeper of the vintage.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

86 - 89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 86-89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2006

Medium ruby. High-toned aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice. Lush and sweet but quite primary, with firm acids giving shape to the black cherry and brambly dark berry flavors. Just a tad hard today. Finishes with firm tannins and lingering notes of licorice and black fruits.

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2013-2019, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2006

Very dark but clean fresh fruit – quite intense. Taken to the limit of intensity and pretty brutal acidity and tannin but there is some refreshment here. A bit bitter on the finish so not the finest. (JR)

About the producer

Sansonnet
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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