This is my 3rd wine from B-V. 2010 - 93 2015 - 92 Let's see about this wine, also made in excellent vintage in Bordeaux. 2 hours in the decanter ⏰🕐 First of all there's one change to compare to 2010 and 2015. CS - 45%( minus 5), M - 35, PV - 20( plus 5). And I think it was a good decision. The wine is not so sweet, but more delicate, with flowers, fragrances, herbs and earth. Ripe black cherry, black currant, plum are here too. Soft spice, fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Velvety texture. Balance and harmony. Harmony and balance Vintage 2016 was extraordinary in Haut -Medoc. 97 points according to the WA Vintage Guide Wine? Decanter - 94 JB - 93 WE- 92 JS - 92 Jeff Leve - 91 WS - 90 Vinous - 89 RP - 89 Jean - Marc Quarin - 89
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Have to agree with previous review... Interesting bouquet but not much on the palate. Nice enough, but nothing exciting at all... Even after decanting. Quite disappointing.
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A really nice bouquet, earthy , hint of sour cherry . But nothing on the palate bar fine grainy tannins which made the wine quite dry. But then an aftertaste which was again like sour cherry which lingered . Just lacking on the palate. Saved some for next day and the tannins had softened considerably and it showed a bit more fruit . In general though , had to work too hard with this wine, not easy.
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Nose: dark currant, wet dirt and leaves, honeysuckle. Palate: tart raspberries and oxidized blackberries; somewhat thin mouthfeel and the fruit tastes like it's a bit over the hill; rounded tannins that are quite smooth, with a faint light prickle; faint bitterness on the finish.
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Autant j’avais apprécié ma 1ère bouteille il y a une bonne année, autant celle de ce soir était quelconque. Belle robe prune brillante, nez mûr mais la bouche était plutôt astringente -avec une acidité marquée.
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Nez assez typique de la de rive gauche, corps moyen, tannins moyens de grains assez fins, finale de longueur très correcte pour le niveau, bel équilibre et se boit super bien, surtout pour le prix. 88-89
Classic left bank aromatics, medium bodied, medium tannins but fine grained texture, medium plus length, nice balance and drinks really well with tremendous value for the price. 88-89
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Purple with pink rim. This is a little bit disappointing given the quality of the 2015. It is pleasant, but by far not as intense and complex. Missing concentration of flavors and scents. This is very good, but not more. Maybe in a mute state or an off bottle, though it shows no obvious faults. I'm going to taste this again in the near term because actually I wanted to buy more of this. -2025, 5/11/15/7
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Ouvert et bu, tout sur les fruits, cassis et prunes majoritairement. Corps moyen mais belle présence, graphite et fruits toujours, le Petit Verdot amène de la fraîcheur. Très bien surtout pour le prix!
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Très jeune bien sûr mais je voulais essayer un 2016 les ayant reçus récemment. Carafé à l’ouverture seulement, mais bu assez lentement. Couleur très prononcée. Naturellement assez fermé au départ et s’ouvrant un peu plus par la suite, un nez moyennement aromatique de fruits noirs, épicé et avec un peu de graphite et de cacao. Bouche avec des tannins puissants mais aussi une assez belle texture soyeuse, belle matière et structure, longueur moyenne et ne possède pas une grande finesse et une grande élégance par contre. Un assez bon rapport qualité prix quand même compte tenu que peu de vins en donnent autant à $29. 87-88 pts
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Soft tannins, juicy, spicy, fruits with a bite of crisp, crunchy berries and licorice in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% alcohol.
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2/9/2024 - WojteG Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is my 3rd wine from B-V.
2010 - 93
2015 - 92
Let's see about this wine, also made in excellent vintage in Bordeaux.
2 hours in the decanter
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First of all there's one change to compare to 2010 and 2015. CS - 45%( minus 5), M - 35, PV - 20( plus 5). And I think it was a good decision. The wine is not so sweet, but more delicate, with flowers, fragrances, herbs and earth.
Ripe black cherry, black currant, plum are here too. Soft spice, fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Velvety texture. Balance and harmony. Harmony and balance
Vintage 2016 was extraordinary in Haut -Medoc. 97 points according to the WA Vintage Guide
Wine?
Decanter - 94
JB - 93
WE- 92
JS - 92
Jeff Leve - 91
WS - 90
Vinous - 89
RP - 89
Jean - Marc Quarin - 89
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4/17/2023 - Richard123 wrote: 85 Points
Have to agree with previous review... Interesting bouquet but not much on the palate. Nice enough, but nothing exciting at all... Even after decanting. Quite disappointing.
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11/27/2022 - Ashdene wrote: 88 Points
A really nice bouquet, earthy , hint of sour cherry . But nothing on the palate bar fine grainy tannins which made the wine quite dry. But then an aftertaste which was again like sour cherry which lingered . Just lacking on the palate. Saved some for next day and the tannins had softened considerably and it showed a bit more fruit . In general though , had to work too hard with this wine, not easy.
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11/26/2022 - treph wrote: 88 Points
Encore jeune, le fruit est subtil, tanins peu intégrés et dominants.
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11/6/2022 - stamperb wrote: 85 Points
Nose: dark currant, wet dirt and leaves, honeysuckle. Palate: tart raspberries and oxidized blackberries; somewhat thin mouthfeel and the fruit tastes like it's a bit over the hill; rounded tannins that are quite smooth, with a faint light prickle; faint bitterness on the finish.
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6/10/2022 - Mario17 wrote: 89 Points
Toujours aussi bien pour le prix, typé Cabernet Sauvignon, équilibré et approchable en ce moment malgré la jeunesse. 89-90
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5/1/2021 - Mario17 wrote: 88 Points
Nice classic Bordeaux at a decent price, drinks well now but could benefit of a few more years in the cellar. 88-89
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2/17/2021 - Ericsson wrote:
Autant j’avais apprécié ma 1ère bouteille il y a une bonne année, autant celle de ce soir était quelconque.
Belle robe prune brillante, nez mûr mais la bouche était plutôt astringente -avec une acidité marquée.
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1/28/2021 - Mario17 wrote: 89 Points
Nez assez typique de la de rive gauche, corps moyen, tannins moyens de grains assez fins, finale de longueur très correcte pour le niveau, bel équilibre et se boit super bien, surtout pour le prix. 88-89
Classic left bank aromatics, medium bodied, medium tannins but fine grained texture, medium plus length, nice balance and drinks really well with tremendous value for the price. 88-89
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1/24/2021 - Caruso wrote: 88 Points
Purple with pink rim. This is a little bit disappointing given the quality of the 2015. It is pleasant, but by far not as intense and complex. Missing concentration of flavors and scents. This is very good, but not more. Maybe in a mute state or an off bottle, though it shows no obvious faults. I'm going to taste this again in the near term because actually I wanted to buy more of this. -2025, 5/11/15/7
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10/6/2020 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Very nice - right out of the bottle. Balanced, layered fruit & cedar. QPR is in your favor.
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9/27/2020 - Mario17 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nez de rive gauche classique, corps moyen, tannins assez souples, finale moyenne mais surtout assez bien pour le prix. 87-88
Classic left bank aromatics, medium bodied, fairly supple tannins, medium length, but good value for the price. 87-88
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12/23/2019 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
Ouvert et bu, tout sur les fruits, cassis et prunes majoritairement.
Corps moyen mais belle présence, graphite et fruits toujours, le Petit Verdot amène de la fraîcheur.
Très bien surtout pour le prix!
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10/13/2019 - Mario17 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Très jeune bien sûr mais je voulais essayer un 2016 les ayant reçus récemment. Carafé à l’ouverture seulement, mais bu assez lentement. Couleur très prononcée. Naturellement assez fermé au départ et s’ouvrant un peu plus par la suite, un nez moyennement aromatique de fruits noirs, épicé et avec un peu de graphite et de cacao. Bouche avec des tannins puissants mais aussi une assez belle texture soyeuse, belle matière et structure, longueur moyenne et ne possède pas une grande finesse et une grande élégance par contre. Un assez bon rapport qualité prix quand même compte tenu que peu de vins en donnent autant à $29. 87-88 pts
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9/21/2019 - Jeff Leve wrote: 91 Points
Quite spicy, fresh, floral and full-bodied, with a ripe, round blast of fruit and spice, good concentration and lush textures.
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4/29/2017 - Jeff Leve wrote: 90 Points
Soft tannins, juicy, spicy, fruits with a bite of crisp, crunchy berries and licorice in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% alcohol.
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