Fresh fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice and chocolates notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco, light earth, herbs and black pepper.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Pauillac. Elegant, fruit forward and rich.
Still young, and a tad subdued at the moment, but with good structure and nice complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Already showing a great mouthfeel, nicely balanced and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$90.
DiverMax25
I have a 2019 bottle of this, have not opened it yet thanks for your input!
TipsyCPA3
How did you find this in terms of where it sat in its drink window? Sounds like it is starting to show some tertiary notes which is definitely on the earlier side for a 2020. I ask because I have a few 2022’s that I’m itching to try and suspect it’ll be a long wait LOL
Cclovis79
I have a large stock of 2009-2010-2012 and it’s amazing opening all 3 and seeing the differences. 2010 is drinking beautifully immediately on opening, 09 is tight needs some decanting or more age and the 12 is super fruity but has a real tannic profile that needs to soften with time.
One of my favorite wines.
Swiss_epicurian83
Best and most consistent among the true value priced Bordeauxs in my opinion: by a long shot
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Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fresh fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice and chocolates notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco, light earth, herbs and black pepper.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Pauillac. Elegant, fruit forward and rich.
Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 94 points.
Still young, and a tad subdued at the moment, but with good structure and nice complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Already showing a great mouthfeel, nicely balanced and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$90.
I have a 2019 bottle of this, have not opened it yet thanks for your input!
How did you find this in terms of where it sat in its drink window? Sounds like it is starting to show some tertiary notes which is definitely on the earlier side for a 2020. I ask because I have a few 2022’s that I’m itching to try and suspect it’ll be a long wait LOL
I have a large stock of 2009-2010-2012 and it’s amazing opening all 3 and seeing the differences. 2010 is drinking beautifully immediately on opening, 09 is tight needs some decanting or more age and the 12 is super fruity but has a real tannic profile that needs to soften with time.
One of my favorite wines.
Best and most consistent among the true value priced Bordeauxs in my opinion: by a long shot