2017 Chateau La Vieille Cure
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The 2017 La Vieille Cure is dark and sumptuous in the glass. Blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, cloves and sweet oak are all kicked up in a rich, heady Fronsac that will drink well for another 7-10 years, maybe more. This is an especially lush, flamboyant style, as always, and it works beautifully. Tasted two times.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 La Vieille Cure comes bounding out of the glass with bold baked plums, Black forest cake and licorice scents followed by hints of garrigue, roses and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate packs in the black fruit layers with a firm, grainy frame and spicy kick to the finish.
The 2017 La Vieille Cure has a clean and well defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and light cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, well integrated oak with a detailed, characterful finish that is very satisfying. This Fronsac has certainly developed nicely since its showing in barrel and comes recommended.
Deep purple-hued, the 2017 Chateau La Vieille Cure (75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon) is a stunning success in the vintage. Notes of cassis, leafy herbs, tobacco, and spice all emerge from the glass, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, ripe, textured, balanced, and nicely textured. With good acidity and a great finish, it's a smoking effort to drink over the coming 10-12 years.