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Smoked black cherries, loamy earth, chocolate, and leafy herbs all give this an almost Pomerol-like feel. It's nicely textured, medium-bodied, has a plump, rounded mouthfeel, and ripe tannins. It's solid in the vintage, and I'd be surprised if this didn't end up being a rock-solid, outstanding Saint-Émilion.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Colin Hay, The Drinks Business
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Deep garnet-purple in color. Rocks up with uncomplicated notes of red cherries and cranberries, plus wafts of pencil lead and wild thyme. The light to medium-bodied palate is refreshing and chewy with a firm, herb-laced finish.
High aromatics of redcurrant, raspberry leaf, good vivacity and lift, a little high on the acidity count, Meslin family owners at this 27ha estate that has been in the family since 1610, Grand Cru Classé since the first ranking in 1955. Jean Philippe Fort and Hubert de Boüard consultants, 65% new oak for ageing.
Medium-bodied, vibrant, and energetic, the wine is bright, fruity, and reserved in character, finishing with red plums, cherries, cocoa, espresso, and spearmint on the back end.