1994 Cantenac Brown
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This extremely tannic, medium-bodied wine's proportion of fruit to tannin is out of balance. The color is a healthy dark ruby with a purple hue, but I cannot see the tannin sufficiently falling away to give this wine charm or appeal. Masochists may enjoy it more than I did.
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Velvety, with a good amount of berry, cherry character and hints of herb. Tannins are slightly hard, finish is short. Better in 1999. 15,000 cases made. – Wine Spectator1997
This extremely tannic, medium-bodied wine's proportion of fruit to tannin is out of balance. The color is a healthy dark ruby with a purple hue, but I cannot see the tannin sufficiently falling away to give this wine charm or appeal. Masochists may enjoy it more than I did. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Tristan le Lous purchased this Third Growth in 2019, keeping on José Sanfins on as director. There has been significant work in the vineyards here, with a sustainable, organic approach across the 48 hectares.