Can't help thinking this is only now coming into its own
Made with high alcohol (14.5%abv), hardly a traditional Bordeaux, but still an attractive merlot cab f blend with enough fruit and acidity to balance 14 months in new oak
Proof that even the international style can't totally mess up some good Bx fruit
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Aged 5 years (8 total), decanted; moderate sediment. intense notes of cedar (almost came across as leather) hints of dark fruits. Zero finish which was disappointing. Paired amazingly well with fromager d’affinois goat Brie.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Already giving up its sweet black raspberry, cherry and earthy character, the wine is soft, medium bodied and fresh, and will best in its expressive youth.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Decanted for one hour after opening. Powerful nose of cherry, chocolate and some truffle. Concentrated dark fruits on the palate and a medium-plus finish of cedar and some tobacco smoke. I would agree with some that the alcohol was a bit high for my liking, but overall I find this to be an excellent wine for the price.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
5/18/2020 - jmcmchi wrote: 89 Points
Can't help thinking this is only now coming into its own
Made with high alcohol (14.5%abv), hardly a traditional Bordeaux, but still an attractive merlot cab f blend with enough fruit and acidity to balance 14 months in new oak
Proof that even the international style can't totally mess up some good Bx fruit
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/13/2018 - loubbowen Likes this wine: 89 Points
Aged 5 years (8 total), decanted; moderate sediment. intense notes of cedar (almost came across as leather) hints of dark fruits. Zero finish which was disappointing. Paired amazingly well with fromager d’affinois goat Brie.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/27/2017 - black sheep 2130 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Was wonderful with a not so wonderful steak. Wonderful nose with the right amount of tannin.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/3/2015 - Jeff Leve wrote: 88 Points
Already giving up its sweet black raspberry, cherry and earthy character, the wine is soft, medium bodied and fresh, and will best in its expressive youth.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
12/28/2014 - Bordelaiszy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted for one hour after opening. Powerful nose of cherry, chocolate and some truffle. Concentrated dark fruits on the palate and a medium-plus finish of cedar and some tobacco smoke. I would agree with some that the alcohol was a bit high for my liking, but overall I find this to be an excellent wine for the price.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment