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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2011

Full medium ruby. Lively aromas of cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate and nutty oak, perked up by a violet note from the cabernet franc component. Dense, seriously concentrated black fruit and violet flavors are nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Finishes with ripe tannins and strong lingering fruit. This is balanced to enjoy now or over the next ten years.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2011-2018, Robert Parker, May 2011

This silky, lavishly fruity, extravagantly concentrated Cotes de Castillon was fashioned from yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare and is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its deep plum/ruby color is followed by sweet notes of earth, roasted herbs and red as well as black fruits. Like the 2010, it is a major sleeper of the vintage. Enjoy it now and over the next 5-7 years.

91 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2009

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2013-2019, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2009

Stéphane Derenoncourt's home farm. Dark crimson. Cool and fresh with lovely sweetness too even if not the most concentrated wine. Very well managed. (JR)

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Domaine de l'A
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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