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• The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 9, 2020 - Retail $18. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Another wine from the Richard Family portfolio, and another winner. Dark, opaque in the glass, with dark berry fruit, black pepper, spice, a gaminess, and hints of oak and anise on the nose. Fruity on the palate. In fact, so fruity that most would assume (I venture) that this is not a Bordeaux. But harbor no illusions, this is not a fruity "I-wanna-be-a-new-world" Bordeaux. No, it *is* fruity, but there is also restraint (if that is possible), hints of earthiness, and a decided tartness. Look, there are a TON of Bordeaux wines out there. Some at this pricepoint are complete, well, doo-doo. Not here, this is a fairly remarkable wine regardless of price. Do yourself a favor: buy a case. Drink a third by the end of the year, another third by the end of 2021, and the remaining four bottles at some point after that. You can thank me at your leisure. thedrunkencyclist.com

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• Vintage 2016
• Type Red
• Producer Chapelle de Barbe
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
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• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Bordeaux Supérieur

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• Consumed 8 (80%)

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