Medium ruby hue. Aromas of bell pepper, cassis, cherry, graphite, iron, leather, licorice, tar, violet. Full bodied, with full tannins and plus acidity. Structured and elegant. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
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Needed a couple hours to open up. Mint and toast on the nose with aome black currants mixed in. Palate is a little rustic with coarse tannins, but just enough fruit to match. Finish a bit short but pleasing. This isn’t showy or deep—but perfectly balanced with typical left bank flavors. Nice wine. Would hold a few more years and see if tannins soften a bit. Much better on night 2. Still struggles with some rusticity but there a lovely nose that really sells it. 92-93
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(Château Langoa Barton) Saturated very dark ruby color; lifted, menthol, tart currant nose; tasty, balanced, tart black currant, menthol palate; needs 4 years; medium-plus finish 93+ points
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4/6/2024 - WhooskeyWine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium ruby hue. Aromas of bell pepper, cassis, cherry, graphite, iron, leather, licorice, tar, violet. Full bodied, with full tannins and plus acidity. Structured and elegant. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
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9/30/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
A little bit more simple then some. Shows the linear fruit character.
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8/18/2023 - Nutty08 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Needed a couple hours to open up. Mint and toast on the nose with aome black currants mixed in. Palate is a little rustic with coarse tannins, but just enough fruit to match. Finish a bit short but pleasing. This isn’t showy or deep—but perfectly balanced with typical left bank flavors. Nice wine. Would hold a few more years and see if tannins soften a bit.
Much better on night 2. Still struggles with some rusticity but there a lovely nose that really sells it. 92-93
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6/10/2023 - PlanetX wrote: 89 Points
Union Grands Crus Bordeaux (UGC) 2020 Tasting (Hangar 14, Bordeaux): Nice but overall wanted more fruit and tannin. Juicy merlot is evident with good acidity.
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6/4/2023 - lucatamagni wrote:
Better than the 2013 - stronger tannins and longer length. Less red fruit
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