14% alcohol. M 70%, CS 20%, PV 10%. The cork is long and of decent quality; some tartrate deposits and very little wine penetration. Decanted 40mn ahead. The colour is quite deep with no sign of ageing. Strong powdery sensation on the nose at first, but this recedes with time in the glass, giving way to mellow dark fruited aromas enlivened by a hint of bell pepper. No obvious oak. Similar in the mouth, which adds good grip and a strong note of menthol in the finish. Frankly better than what I was expecting, but still a good few steps behind the likes of Clos Manou and Jaugueyron. Very affordable at the time of buying, and I suspect even now. That segment of the Bordeaux market has seen its prices stagnate over the last fifteen years. Not a repeat purchase, but only because there are several more exciting alternatives.
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Pleasant. For Bordeaux medium body and tannins. Pleasant light tobacco with fruit. Not great, but very nice. Might have liked heavier with the venison.
Decanted one hour.
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Dark garnet color. On the nose terriary notes start to dominate - dried blackberry. Still holding up ok but in my opinion needs to be drunk now. Would have liked a bit more primary fruit
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1/18/2024 - Eudemis Likes this wine:
14% alcohol. M 70%, CS 20%, PV 10%. The cork is long and of decent quality; some tartrate deposits and very little wine penetration. Decanted 40mn ahead. The colour is quite deep with no sign of ageing.
Strong powdery sensation on the nose at first, but this recedes with time in the glass, giving way to mellow dark fruited aromas enlivened by a hint of bell pepper. No obvious oak. Similar in the mouth, which adds good grip and a strong note of menthol in the finish.
Frankly better than what I was expecting, but still a good few steps behind the likes of Clos Manou and Jaugueyron. Very affordable at the time of buying, and I suspect even now. That segment of the Bordeaux market has seen its prices stagnate over the last fifteen years.
Not a repeat purchase, but only because there are several more exciting alternatives.
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12/26/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote: 91 Points
Pleasant. For Bordeaux medium body and tannins. Pleasant light tobacco with fruit. Not great, but very nice. Might have liked heavier with the venison.
Decanted one hour.
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10/13/2023 - msauer wrote: 88 Points
trinkfertig . Vermutlich jetzt auf seinem Höhepunkt
Saftige helle Früchte , wohl Merlot-dominiert: feminin, himbeerig. Blumiges
kein Holz, kein Leder
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7/18/2023 - plongeur wrote: 85 Points
to late
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12/11/2022 - ThMeyer wrote: 89 Points
Dark garnet color. On the nose terriary notes start to dominate - dried blackberry. Still holding up ok but in my opinion needs to be drunk now. Would have liked a bit more primary fruit
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