This is a fun, very enjoyable wine. For the price point, it’s pulls off quite a few tricks, giving an initial impression of richness (black currant, clove, spice). On closer inspection it lacks much complexity and may show signs of a bit too much work being done post-picking (a lot of oak and blending of Carmenere). All that said, for the money - this is most enjoyable.
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2016 Château de Fonbel
4/20/2024 - dwynne wrote: 91 Points
This is a fun, very enjoyable wine. For the price point, it’s pulls off quite a few tricks, giving an initial impression of richness (black currant, clove, spice). On closer inspection it lacks much complexity and may show signs of a bit too much work being done post-picking (a lot of oak and blending of Carmenere). All that said, for the money - this is most enjoyable.
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2014 Château Marsau
3/31/2024 - dwynne wrote: 91 Points
Excellent value and aging really well. Perfect drinking window.
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2003 Château Sociando-Mallet
3/30/2024 - dwynne wrote: 94 Points
Delicious and drinking wonderfully. Always a treat to enjoy well aged claret.
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