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Score 87/100 · Drink 2015-2021, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Mar 2017

The 2009 Chateau Thenac is a blend of 58% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc matured for 15 months in oak barrels. It has a seductive richness on the nose with glycerine-rich black cherry and boysenberry jam aromas, surprisingly unevolved. The palate is full-bodied with quite a heady, rich opening. I would have preferred a little more acidic bite towards the finish, but there is decent length and I can imagine this slightly rustic "beast" of a Bergerac to age a further 5-6 years.Tasted March 2015.

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Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

87
87/100

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

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15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2013-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2015

Very dark purple. Intense colour. A bit volatile but lots of luscious fruit on the palate even if there is a slight lack of freshness. Not the tightest or most complete 2009… As though some of the flavour were boiled off. I’m sure the raw ingredients were great but it doesn’t taste as though the best was made of them. (JR)

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Chateau Thenac
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Malbec/ Auxerrois / Cot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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