Easy drinking showing blackberry, plum, cigar box and spice. Was idle on day one, even after a couple hours decanting. Flourished on day 2 to an elegant and well balanced wine. Full bodied, medium acidity and velvety tannins. NI:4, FI:22, FC:8, B:4, L:4
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A new, fresh style of wine for Branon, now produced by the brother of owner Helene Garcin. Truffle, tobacco and blackberry notes lead to a more finesse driven approach with a tangy, dark chocolate and blackberry finish. Gone is the opulent style to which we have become accustomed, at least in this vintage. This will undoubtedly please some people but it may alienate fans of the estate’s older, more lavish vintages. 90-92 Pts
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1/13/2024 - Dfortin9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Easy drinking showing blackberry, plum, cigar box and spice. Was idle on day one, even after a couple hours decanting. Flourished on day 2 to an elegant and well balanced wine. Full bodied, medium acidity and velvety tannins. NI:4, FI:22, FC:8, B:4, L:4
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4/24/2015 - Jeff Leve wrote: 91 Points
A new, fresh style of wine for Branon, now produced by the brother of owner Helene Garcin. Truffle, tobacco and blackberry notes lead to a more finesse driven approach with a tangy, dark chocolate and blackberry finish. Gone is the opulent style to which we have become accustomed, at least in this vintage. This will undoubtedly please some people but it may alienate fans of the estate’s older, more lavish vintages. 90-92 Pts
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