2009 Serilhan

Serilhan

90Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

A rather hard, charmless style of wine made from 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, I was surprised that Hubert de Bouard is behind the work as the consultant, as he normally tends to do a better job. Feb 2012, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 86/100

12x75cl

1 Immediate | 0 Marketplace

£267.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Blueberries, blackberries and flowers on the nose, follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and mineral, violets and blueberry aftertaste. Structured. Needs time to soften. Try in 2016. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 92/100

Tasted privately and at Vintex. This has a very pure, very well defined nose with gorgeous floral scents married with black cherry, a touch of cassis, plum and creamy new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a nice edginess to this Saint Estephe with a very well judged, beautifully delineated finish. This is a very classy Serilhan: pure delight and a name to watch out for in the future. Tasted March 2010.

Neal MartinScore: 91-93/100

Very spicy and rich on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins that turn round and soft. Lots of fruit, too. Yummy wine. Tasted twice, with consistent notes

Wine SpectatorScore: 90-93/100

Robert ParkerScore: 86/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Estephe

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window