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Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 2012-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2008

Black! Quite mineral – almost stinkily so. Seems like sucking on a stone at the moment. Very chewy with fruit quite difficult to discern. Interesting but probably a bit too austere to fly unless we wait a very long time. Certainly distinctive with strong terroir effect! (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2010-2020, Robert Parker, Jun 2007

This masculine, powerful, solidly-constructed blend of 66% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dense ruby/purple hue along with loads of tannin, extract, and richness. Aging will help mellow the tannins, but patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020+.

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2008-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2005

Sweet, warm, flattering nose and lots and lots of fruit. Vigorous. This sample softened surely by microx? Velvety flattering wine for the relatively short term. Jagged, hot finish. (JR)

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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