The wine shows very little first, a bit of earthy character, and kinda off... cab franc likewise ! Then palate is still a bit tannic, got a good power, and it stands well, would clear a few more years, but it finally doesn’t stand to that other cabernet of the evening, better on day 2 with more depth, and more flavours, cocoa, leaves...
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In line with my note of 4/4/2018. The nose, identifiably cabernet franc, is light and rather less aromatic than one might hope for. On the palate, this is mature, correct, and with soft tannins. If you are looking for a lighter style of wine, then this is certainly enjoyable to drink, and with no faults. But I prefer a richer style.
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Not a lot to the bouquet, but what there is speaks of a wine whose tannins have softened into maturity. However, the soft tannins reveal a palate lacking in intensity. I’d say probably on its plateau of maturity but no rush. It’s really very drinkable, plenty of typicity, but for me it lacks richness and delivers an element of dilution. I had hoped for something more exciting. Day 2: it seems rather less dumb on the nose but is otherwise unchanged - still enjoyable but a little underwhelming.
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Robe rubis légèrement clair. Aromes vert, cerise, venaison, violette et fruits noirs. Long en bouche. Un peu austère seul, mais excellent avec une viande goûteuse. Besoin être décanté au moins 1h. Pourrait vieillir encore quelques années.
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Robe violine encore, brillante. Nez subtil et intense de petits fruits rouges acidulés, de note épicée et végétale de poivre vert, une pointe de pivoine. En bouche, c'est très équilibré et cela coule naturellement, sans excès d'acidité ni de tannin. Un milllésime réussi, avec du potentiel et de la finesse, belle longueur de surcroît, on en boirait d'autres.
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A well made wine, but it lacks a bit balance between fruit and acidity. Good tannins, ok length. Some fine mineral. Medium body. I'm not to fond of the finish. Leaves a bitterness I don't like.
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Beau nez pas trop expressif, sur la mine à crayon, le végétal, les petits fruits, des note terreuses. Aucune trace d'élevage n'est perceptible. Bouche surprenante, structurée,assez longue, tannins fins, assez de chair mais sans excès d’extraction. On vin frais, pur, équilibré, encore jeune. On me dit que le producteur a changé son style depuis 2006, allant vers davantage de finesse et de légèreté. C'est perceptible dans ce vin qui ne cherche aucunement à imiter le modèle bordelais. Une grande réussite et un excellent RQP.
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After 2 hours still closed at nose, but at mouth presented balanced tanins, mixture of red fruits, acidity and minerality, medium finish. Good experience...
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13% d'alcool, 100% Cabernet franc Œil : pourpre profond, opacité 7/10, forte+ viscosité en parois, larmes colorées Nez : projection d'intensité 3/10, frais, fumé, superbe fruité rappelant la framboise, la cerise noire et la confiture de cassis, poivron vert confit, végétal, céleri, huile d'olive vierge, beau boisé présent mais fin, ensemble très invitant Bouche : sec, ample+, acidité rafraîchissante, tanins fins et charnus, belle prise minérale crayeuse, amertume modérée, persistance plutôt longue, rétro fruitée, fumée, boisée, crayeuse Conclusion : tout simplement excellent! Besoin de temps en cave. À revisiter en 2014-2015. 90-91+
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4/1/2020 - Stanrocks Likes this wine: 88 Points
The wine shows very little first, a bit of earthy character, and kinda off... cab franc likewise ! Then palate is still a bit tannic, got a good power, and it stands well, would clear a few more years, but it finally doesn’t stand to that other cabernet of the evening, better on day 2 with more depth, and more flavours, cocoa, leaves...
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10/3/2018 - BeadyJay wrote: 89 Points
In line with my note of 4/4/2018. The nose, identifiably cabernet franc, is light and rather less aromatic than one might hope for. On the palate, this is mature, correct, and with soft tannins. If you are looking for a lighter style of wine, then this is certainly enjoyable to drink, and with no faults. But I prefer a richer style.
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4/4/2018 - BeadyJay wrote: 89 Points
Not a lot to the bouquet, but what there is speaks of a wine whose tannins have softened into maturity. However, the soft tannins reveal a palate lacking in intensity. I’d say probably on its plateau of maturity but no rush. It’s really very drinkable, plenty of typicity, but for me it lacks richness and delivers an element of dilution. I had hoped for something more exciting. Day 2: it seems rather less dumb on the nose but is otherwise unchanged - still enjoyable but a little underwhelming.
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11/12/2016 - flussier Likes this wine: 89 Points
Robe rubis légèrement clair. Aromes vert, cerise, venaison, violette et fruits noirs. Long en bouche. Un peu austère seul, mais excellent avec une viande goûteuse. Besoin être décanté au moins 1h. Pourrait vieillir encore quelques années.
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4/1/2015 - stadler Likes this wine:
Robe violine encore, brillante. Nez subtil et intense de petits fruits rouges acidulés, de note épicée et végétale de poivre vert, une pointe de pivoine. En bouche, c'est très équilibré et cela coule naturellement, sans excès d'acidité ni de tannin. Un milllésime réussi, avec du potentiel et de la finesse, belle longueur de surcroît, on en boirait d'autres.
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3/30/2015 - michael weasel Likes this wine: 89 Points
Encore jeune
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1/26/2014 - Tenuta Stefan wrote: 87 Points
Perfect bottle.
Lots of cassis and herbs. A bit green.
A well made wine, but it lacks a bit balance between fruit and acidity. Good tannins, ok length. Some fine mineral. Medium body.
I'm not to fond of the finish. Leaves a bitterness I don't like.
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3/3/2013 - Villon wrote: 91 Points
Beau nez pas trop expressif, sur la mine à crayon, le végétal, les petits fruits, des note terreuses. Aucune trace d'élevage n'est perceptible. Bouche surprenante, structurée,assez longue, tannins fins, assez de chair mais sans excès d’extraction. On vin frais, pur, équilibré, encore jeune. On me dit que le producteur a changé son style depuis 2006, allant vers davantage de finesse et de légèreté. C'est perceptible dans ce vin qui ne cherche aucunement à imiter le modèle bordelais. Une grande réussite et un excellent RQP.
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10/4/2012 - Nobrega wrote: 89 Points
After 2 hours still closed at nose, but at mouth presented balanced tanins, mixture of red fruits, acidity and minerality, medium finish. Good experience...
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6/9/2012 - Tiffanie wrote:
Smells like black fruit
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5/20/2012 - davestenton wrote:
The Real Wine Fair 2012 (London): Nose is a little more restrained. Nice depth. Streak of green. Juicy. Very fine-grained tannins. 16.5/20.
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5/12/2012 - kosmik wrote: 90 Points
13% d'alcool, 100% Cabernet franc
Œil : pourpre profond, opacité 7/10, forte+ viscosité en parois, larmes colorées
Nez : projection d'intensité 3/10, frais, fumé, superbe fruité rappelant la framboise, la cerise noire et la confiture de cassis, poivron vert confit, végétal, céleri, huile d'olive vierge, beau boisé présent mais fin, ensemble très invitant
Bouche : sec, ample+, acidité rafraîchissante, tanins fins et charnus, belle prise minérale crayeuse, amertume modérée, persistance plutôt longue, rétro fruitée, fumée, boisée, crayeuse
Conclusion : tout simplement excellent! Besoin de temps en cave. À revisiter en 2014-2015.
90-91+
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3/23/2012 - thewiz Likes this wine: 86 Points
Earthy tones mixed with red berries in a nice structured package with hints of licorice.
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