2016 Clos la Madelaine
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The 2016 Clos la Madeleine, which was one of the final vintages before it was subsumed into Bélair-Monange, has a slightly more high-toned and exotic bouquet compared to its peers: black cherries, leather and clove, harmonious with well-integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, a solid Right Bank '16, a little savoury and Rhône-like towards the finish, though I appreciate the length. Very fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Now integrated into Château Bélair-Monange. Tasted blind. Lustrous dark garnet. High-toned cassis nose. Sleek. Almost tastes like Cabernet. Vigorous and fresh. Still youthful. Long. (JR)
Very dark. Sweet and a bit dry on the palate. More juice please. (JR)