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Scores + Notes
Blueberries, flowers and minerals on the nose. Medium body, with a pretty salty, citrus and red fruit character. Firm tannins. 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. jamessuckling.com
James Suckling Score: 88-89/100
This elegant 2011 offers notes of sweet currants, cherries, spice box and earth along with medium body and a soft, round style. The wine narrows out in the finish. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 85/100
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Product Details
Blueberries, flowers and minerals on the nose. Medium body, with a pretty salty, citrus and red fruit character. Firm tannins. 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. jamessuckling.com
James Suckling Score: 88-89/100
This elegant 2011 offers notes of sweet currants, cherries, spice box and earth along with medium body and a soft, round style. The wine narrows out in the finish. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 85/100
Bordeaux / France