An elegant and balanced nose of blackberries and figs with dried herbs, hints of pencil shavings and espresso beans. The palate focused more on the rich texture with some tensions from the tannins than the gentle and soft flavours, which are reflective of the nose. A touch of fennel and roasted spices emerged after an hour in the decanter. This is medium-bodied with a polished structure. Finish is clean but short. Ready to drink now and will age for another 3-5 years. This Haut-Medoc is very drinkable, a good entry level Bordeaux for new world wine drinker.
Retasted in Apr 2021, this bottle has more vibrancy in the nose and palate with gentle tobacco and sweet spices surrounding its fruits and herbs. Still as elegance and balanced as before, this added vibrancy makes it more interesting to taste. Increase 1 more point to 88.
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2/8/2021 - wwb Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Minimum fruit. Bland finish
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6/23/2020 - Psdycp wrote: 88 Points
An elegant and balanced nose of blackberries and figs with dried herbs, hints of pencil shavings and espresso beans. The palate focused more on the rich texture with some tensions from the tannins than the gentle and soft flavours, which are reflective of the nose. A touch of fennel and roasted spices emerged after an hour in the decanter. This is medium-bodied with a polished structure. Finish is clean but short. Ready to drink now and will age for another 3-5 years. This Haut-Medoc is very drinkable, a good entry level Bordeaux for new world wine drinker.
Retasted in Apr 2021, this bottle has more vibrancy in the nose and palate with gentle tobacco and sweet spices surrounding its fruits and herbs. Still as elegance and balanced as before, this added vibrancy makes it more interesting to taste. Increase 1 more point to 88.
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9/27/2019 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is really good! Ready to drink after some decanting.
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8/2/2019 - ak wino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great value Bordeaux
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7/28/2019 - Pimenta Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excelente
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