2017 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  1/29/2024 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Deeply colored; richly fruited, texturally relaxed and silky for a young hearty red; this 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cad Franc provides everything you need to accompany a roast, lamb, a great steak,.. Ready to go, no waiting ten + years for a great CS to shake out and show its stuff. Great value for this quality! 93+

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  10/9/2023 - clubs Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Needs air. Better 2nd day. Even better with air.

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  4/17/2023 - JOthewineguy Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This is the way wine should be. Every wine I have ever had of Andrew Will, I swear I could drink these everyday & any day. Great balance of nose to mouth feel. A true Bordeaux blend.

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  3/25/2023 - Perfectly Paired Likes this wine: 93 Points

  One hour decant. Deep dark ruby red color. Lovely aromas of red and black fruit with floral and mineral notes. Rich full bodied palate of black cherries and black berries with mocha and earthy mineral notes. Well balanced with firm tannins and an enjoyable long finish. Should be great for years to come!

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  2/22/2023 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Deep, dark reddish-purple in color, almost opaque. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, dark cocoa, herbal notes, coffee, minerals, spices, olives & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with herbs, spices, dark cocoa, minerals & a hint of oak & vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. (A blend of 50% Cabernet Franc & 50% Merlot).

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