Very clean cork. Decanted - surprising amount of sediment for the age and quite a wide clear rim. Colour very much purple. Nose a little muted - forest fruit and oregano. Beautiful plush Merlot palate - blend is 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet franc and 5% Cabernet sauvignon. Fruit forward with refined tannins providing a great structure. Perhaps a little short on the finish, but a good expression of both the chateau and 2016 vintage.
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Medium bodied, smoky, spicy, fresh and bright, with an easy drinking, soft, open character, finishing with sweet, red cherries and licorice. Drink this now and over the next 10-15 years.
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This is a medium/full-bodied effort with good color and cassis and spice in the mouth. Clearly, they are on the way to improving the wine at Larmande but they still have more work to do. While the wine is ripe, it doesn't quite make it to the finish line.
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5/26/2023 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very clean cork. Decanted - surprising amount of sediment for the age and quite a wide clear rim. Colour very much purple. Nose a little muted - forest fruit and oregano. Beautiful plush Merlot palate - blend is 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet franc and 5% Cabernet sauvignon. Fruit forward with refined tannins providing a great structure. Perhaps a little short on the finish, but a good expression of both the chateau and 2016 vintage.
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2/24/2022 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not too fruity but it has hint of cranberry and it’s a very nice overall wine.
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9/21/2019 - Jeff Leve wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied, smoky, spicy, fresh and bright, with an easy drinking, soft, open character, finishing with sweet, red cherries and licorice. Drink this now and over the next 10-15 years.
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2/25/2019 - Zweder wrote: 91 Points
UCGB tasting Bordeaux 2016 (Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam.): Creamy red and dark berries, a touch of sweetness, oak, good acidity and round tannin. 91+
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2/25/2019 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Amsterdam UGCB Tasting and Winemakers' Dinner (Beurs van Berlage / Café De Klepel): Rounded and supple style, drinking well already but not without elegance and finesse, especially on the creamy finish.
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2/25/2019 - FransS wrote: 93 Points
The 2016 vintage UGCB tasting in Amsterdam 2/25/2019; 2/25/2019-2/27/2019 (Amsterdam): From bouquet to finish a very good balance and with a refreshing backbone; sufficient concentration for an interesting future.
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4/29/2017 - Jeff Leve wrote: 87 Points
This is a medium/full-bodied effort with good color and cassis and spice in the mouth. Clearly, they are on the way to improving the wine at Larmande but they still have more work to do. While the wine is ripe, it doesn't quite make it to the finish line.
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