2016 Le Carre
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The 2016 Le Carre is blended of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc and aged in 80% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple, it bursts from the glass with gregarious scents of dark chocolate-covered cherries, warm plums and blueberry compote with hints of coffee beans, menthol, yeast extract and beef drippings. Full-bodied, rich and decadent in the mouth, the palate features a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.
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James Suckling
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From vines near Canon, on the upper plateau, the 2016 Le Carre gives up loads of ripe black fruits, tar, asphalt, and truffle notes. It's a big, fleshy, flamboyant effort that has good freshness and purity. As with the three single vineyards, it's 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in 80% new French oak.
A unique wine for this appellation. Low on fruit, but lots of savory and mineral character. Concentrated, sleek and on the edge of tart, yet with so much oyster-shell character and serious, chalky tannins. Better from 2020.