65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. One of the real successes on the left bank this was one of the stars of the most consistent left bank commune of St-Julien. The nose is complex and sexy without being showy and on the palate there is a real core of black cherry fruit with damson, spice and toasty new oak. It is a better wine than the 1999 and up there with 2004, and should drink well between 2014-2020. 16.3 points (out of 20)
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En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
- Origin:
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France
- Closure:
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Natural Cork
- Style:
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Medium-bodied reds
- Varieties:
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £91.00
"Pretty high volatility. Light, slightly powdery nose. Light fruit and a bit chewy and astringent on the finish. Sweetness on the front palate - far from classic dry claret! Slightly pinched finish but quite elegant - the right approach for the vintage. 16 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
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"A medium-bodied red, with good berry and mineral character, fine tannins and a medium finish. A little lean. 86-89 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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