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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · James Suckling

Blueberries and sandalwood on the nose. Full body, with super fine and silky tannins. They are fine and compressed. Try in 2017. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

James Suckling

16
16/20

Decanter

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16 points
Decanter
Score 16/20 · Decanter

Generous, fleshy fruit. Very Merlot. Has the opulence of the vintage but with tannic grip for a slightly more serious feel. Drink 2014-2024

90 - 93 points
Wine Spectator
Score 90-93/100 · Wine Spectator

Blackberry and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a beautiful finish with just a hint of coffee. Best ever?

88 - 89 points
Neal Martin
Score 88-89/100 · Neal Martin

Picked between 30th September and 8th October, the Cabernet Franc on 10th October, a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, this has an inviting, silky, very pure, glossy bouquet with black cherry, boysenberry, a touch of creme de menthe and a touch of cassis. Good definition. The palate is full-bodied with firm grip, yet the tannins are quite fine if robust, a chalky texture to the finish, just missing a little length on the aftertaste, the tannins just a little raw. Tasted March 2010.

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