2018 Tayac
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The 2018 Tayac has retained its blackberry and red plum nose, though it’s perhaps a little earthier and more leathery since I tasted it from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, and it has put on a bit of weight, filling in the midpalate with cranberry and blackberry fruit laced with cedar and mint on the finish. Fine.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Tayac offers moderately defined ripe black plum and black currant on the nose, which is missing just a little complexity, though it seems clean. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit but needs more midpalate weight and feels too linear on the finish.
A slightly lean Margaux with decent fruit and a medium body. A little fluid at the moment. Wait and see.
The 2018 Tayac is composed of 52% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it strides confidently with redcurrants and cassis scents followed by cedar, cinnamon toast and violets. The palate is medium to full-bodied with loads of expressive fruit and a grainy texture, finishing perfumed.