59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot. With all that Merlot and a much larger shot of press wine than is normally required, Les Forts follows the same recipe as most of the "second" wines. This is a succulent and feminine offering which will provide an early drinking example of what many people currently regard as the finest wine currently being made in the Médoc. With a nose of black plum, dark chocolate and pencil shavings as ever it has the viscosity and sheen found in wines made in such a perfectionist manner. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. 15.4 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
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £129.00
"A bit of raw and sandpaper-like on the nose. Then sweet and round and flattering - very unlike Les Forts. So soft! So easy!!! Soft and round. Great for China. So different from the usual style of Les Forts. 16.5 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"Refined, with layers of polished tannins and a subtle and delicate palate. Medium-bodied, with lovely length and finesse. 87-90 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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