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This elegant, forward, evolved, medium-bodied effort exhibits lots of Christmas fruitcake, licorice, spice box, and black cherry fruit along with a lush, silky mid-palate, and ripe tannins. The final blend was 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Consume it over the next decade. Apr 2010, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 89/100
Aromas of tar and berry, with hints of tobacco. Medium-to-full body, chewy tannins and a slightly short and austere finish. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2008
Wine Spectator Score: 85-88/100
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Product Details
This elegant, forward, evolved, medium-bodied effort exhibits lots of Christmas fruitcake, licorice, spice box, and black cherry fruit along with a lush, silky mid-palate, and ripe tannins. The final blend was 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Consume it over the next decade. Apr 2010, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 89/100
Aromas of tar and berry, with hints of tobacco. Medium-to-full body, chewy tannins and a slightly short and austere finish. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2008
Wine Spectator Score: 85-88/100
Bordeaux / France