2009 de Gironville
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The 2009 Château De Gironville showed nicely, with a solid sense of elegance and purity to go with medium-bodied richness, silky, light tannins, and attractive notes of ripe black cherries, chocolaty herbs, menthol, and dried flowers. This is one solid, thoroughly enjoyable Haut-Médoc that's drinking at point yet should evolve for another 5-7 years in cold cellars.
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Deep blackish crimson. Ripe but classy nose – clearly a very ripe vintage. Rich and smooth on palate entry – really rather gorgeous! Edge of tarmacadam but sound freshness on the finish. Very complete. Tannins smothered by fruit. Good acidity. Excellent palate-smothering finish. GV (JR)
A tasty blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot that came in at 13.5% natural alcohol, this wine displays plenty of cedar wood, loamy soil notes, underbrush and classic black currants and licorice. Well-made, with a supple texture and good fruit, this wine should drink well for 4-5 years.
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot. Notably deep purplish crimson. Much deeper than most of these wines. Very serious nose indeed with more complexity than most. A hint of undergrowth and an array of dark red fruit flavours. This should develop well. Racy and polished. More than a hint of modernism but nothing exaggerated. VGV (JR)