2006 La Couspaude
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Rather formless, dull nose. Then some genuinely ripe fruit even if a little unstructured. A bit soft and sweet but there is some appeal. Falls away a bit but not exaggerated. (JR)
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Red-ruby. Musky currant, black cherry, tobacco leaf and leather on the nose. Lush, ripe and sweet, but with good energy to the rich flavors of currant, licorice and tobacco leaf. A solid, broad wine that finishes with sweet tannins and very good length. A fine effort for this property.
A strong sleeper of the vintage, this sexy, hedonistic, modern-styled St.-Emilion has the tell-tale toasty new oak component, which is prominent, but the combination of sweetness, ripeness, and concentration of beautiful black currant and black cherry fruit is a winning one. Deep, medium to full-bodied flavors, with ripe tannin and a long, layered finish make for a complete St.-Emilion to drink over the next 12-15 years.
Rather gorgeous and Burgundian on the nose. Loose but winning in its rather exotic charm. Very different from most. I don't think this is a Derenoncourt wine (?) but it tastes like it! Long. (JR)