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Thursday, February 22, 2024 - (Imported by Latitude Wines). From the great 2020 Bordeaux vintage. Rendement 36 hl/ha. Cabernet Sauvignon 70%. Merlot 30%. Elevage 50% new oak.
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Color: Dark ruby. But not quite opaque.

Nose: Pure black cassis fruit with a touch of mineral, black olive, and light graphite/pencil lead. Lovely and pure. Kiss of new oak. Bags of class here. And nice complexity for a young wine (more will come with age).

Pal: Medium-full body, but palette staining. Ripe, silky, fine tannins. Very good balance, but some raw oak resin and slightly dilute in the finish. 12.9% alc. (per website). Elegant, modern Margaux.

92 pts: Now
93-94 pts: Potential.
Drink: 2024-2045 (from perfect storage).
Best drinking window: 2032-2038. This will harmonize and develop more complexity after 2029.

Excellent value in Bordeaux.

JGH sommelier CMS-III, San Francisco, California.

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