PNP - dark red, nearly black color. On nose, dark fruit (blackberry, sweet cherry), green bell pepper and tobacco. Palate had similar flavor profile. Medium body/acidity / tannins. Can tell from warm Bordeaux vintage - very enjoyable wine and excellent QPR. 91-92 range.
Need to rebuy more current vintages.
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Delayed note; tasted young for potential cellar purchase. A surprisingly well-integrated St. Emilion at this price point; not as complex and rewarding as higher-end options, but a solid drinker and well worth its price. Some fascinating history behind this producer, even dating back to Roman Empire days. Purchased a few for the cellar and looking forward to trying it again in a few years.
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cheers - just ok for me....lots of competition in the $20-30 price range for 2015 bordeaux, and this one isn't standing out. I decanted as others advised, tasting just after open and 2 hours later...very tannic, not sure the balance will straighten out with time
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Opened one hour before drinking (no formal decant). Deep ruby/maroon color. Maraschino cherry, crisco, coffee grounds and blueberry on the nose. Smooth, dry palate with nice acidity. Full, round tannins on the medium long finish. This is very nice, but drank a little tight. One or two hour decant would do wonders. Great QPR.
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Dark ruby colour in the glass. Pleasant on the nose with some red and dark fruits, like cherries and dried strawberries. On the palate medium bodied with good concentration, a little jammy. Soft tannins, nice acidity and medium finish. Very pleasant wine.
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Much more round and friendly than the 2014. Creamy red and some dark berries, herbs and spices, good and fresh acidity and round tannin. Pleasant wine. 87+
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70 Merlot, 30 Cab Franc. Shows substance to the nose. A touch of smoke. Dark berry fruit aromas. Robust. Doesn’t come across as to heavy in the nose. Medium/+ body, but jam packed.
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8/6/2023 - CWilliam wrote: 91 Points
PNP - dark red, nearly black color. On nose, dark fruit (blackberry, sweet cherry), green bell pepper and tobacco. Palate had similar flavor profile. Medium body/acidity / tannins. Can tell from warm Bordeaux vintage - very enjoyable wine and excellent QPR. 91-92 range.
Need to rebuy more current vintages.
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9/21/2020 - wdlohr wrote: 91 Points
rich and full body and aroma, mellow soft entry with graceful refined body. Balanced.
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6/7/2020 - Vino4Dino Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delayed note; tasted young for potential cellar purchase. A surprisingly well-integrated St. Emilion at this price point; not as complex and rewarding as higher-end options, but a solid drinker and well worth its price. Some fascinating history behind this producer, even dating back to Roman Empire days. Purchased a few for the cellar and looking forward to trying it again in a few years.
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10/29/2019 - ppandian wrote: 90 Points
Delicious wine! Layers of soft tannins and fruit. Graphite, dark cherry. Well balanced, terrific QPR.
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11/24/2018 - davewr wrote: 88 Points
Currants, graphite, slight floral/herbacious notes. Long finish. Good food wine.
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8/12/2018 - pennjr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Enjoyed at the wine tasting and at home
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8/9/2018 - franm Likes this wine: 85 Points
cheers - just ok for me....lots of competition in the $20-30 price range for 2015 bordeaux, and this one isn't standing out. I decanted as others advised, tasting just after open and 2 hours later...very tannic, not sure the balance will straighten out with time
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6/23/2018 - OWC wrote: 89 Points
Good, solid Bordeaux. Definitely better on the second night. Hold.
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5/12/2018 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opened one hour before drinking (no formal decant). Deep ruby/maroon color. Maraschino cherry, crisco, coffee grounds and blueberry on the nose. Smooth, dry palate with nice acidity. Full, round tannins on the medium long finish. This is very nice, but drank a little tight. One or two hour decant would do wonders. Great QPR.
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2/10/2018 - jjedema wrote: 88 Points
Dark ruby colour in the glass. Pleasant on the nose with some red and dark fruits, like cherries and dried strawberries. On the palate medium bodied with good concentration, a little jammy. Soft tannins, nice acidity and medium finish. Very pleasant wine.
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1/21/2018 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
Much more round and friendly than the 2014. Creamy red and some dark berries, herbs and spices, good and fresh acidity and round tannin. Pleasant wine. 87+
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12/1/2017 - nzinkgraf wrote:
70 Merlot, 30 Cab Franc. Shows substance to the nose. A touch of smoke. Dark berry fruit aromas. Robust. Doesn’t come across as to heavy in the nose. Medium/+ body, but jam packed.
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