(Domaine Alain Chabanon Le Merle aux Alouettes) Dark red violet color; caramel French oak, berry nose; tasty, tart berry, caramel palate, with well integrated oak and sweet tannins; medium-plus finish (needs 2 to 3 years; 24 mos. in French oak barrels; average vine age 21 years)
By Richard Jennings
(Domaine Alain Chabanon Le Merle aux Alouettes) Dark red violet color; caramel French oak, berry nose; tasty, tart berry, caramel palate, with well integrated oak and sweet tannins; medium-plus finish (needs 2 to 3 years; 24 mos. in French oak barrels; average vine age 21 years)5/26/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points