82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Monsieur Delon is one of the truly independent figures in Bordeaux, he is his own man and in 2007 we thought his wine to be better than most if not all of the first growths! With an enticing nose of blueberry, eucalypt and cedar this is a big (for the vintage), ripe Cabernet based wine with real polish and a long length. Drink it between 2015-2027. 18.1 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
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £190.00
"Mid crimson. Tingly fruit. 15% press wine, as in 1995. Good energy. Cuts off quite suddenly after a rich, sweet start. So soft with flattering black fruits on the front palate and then tough and tarry on the finish. A bit toughened up. Not fine or gentle. Very tough compared with the Clos du Marquis. Not in the spirit of the vintage but certainly in the spirit of Las Cases. An interesting comparison with that other wine which usually has no shortage of tannin, Ch Latour. 16.5 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"This is layered, with sweet tobacco, currants, berries and dried flowers. Full and silky, with a long finish. Beautiful already. 89-92 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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