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It's time for some #MerlotThursday. Here is a fruit forward Merlot from Bordeaux. Showing black and red fruits with wood, vanilla, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, wet leaves, black tea, black pepper, spices, dark coffee, earth and leather. Medium finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries. This is still young and a little harsh, even after opening up, with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Needed 3 hours to open up. Showing great potential. This is from a great vintage, and will age nicely in the next 20 years. I would suggest not to touch it for another 3 years. I've had the 2012 last year, and although this is much younger, it is much tastier already. Robert Parker 94 points. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A blend of 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.
It's time for some #MerlotThursday. Here is a fruit forward Merlot from Bordeaux. Showing black and red fruits with wood, vanilla, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, wet leaves, black tea, black pepper, spices, dark coffee, earth and leather. Medium finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries. This is still young and a little harsh, even after opening up, with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Needed 3 hours to open up. Showing great potential. This is from a great vintage, and will age nicely in the next 20 years. I would suggest not to touch it for another 3 years. I've had the 2012 last year, and although this is much younger, it is much tastier already. Robert Parker 94 points. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A blend of 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.
9.1Yianni Stone
UGC Tasting - San Francisco
UGC Tasting - San Francisco
9.1Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Wine of the St. Emilion En Primeur tasting. Soft and integrated. Fresh ripe blue and blackberries, boysenberries.
Wine of the St. Emilion En Primeur tasting. Soft and integrated. Fresh ripe blue and blackberries, boysenberries.
9.4Jol
À comparer avec le 2005 Nettement moins suave mais beaucoup de fruité
À comparer avec le 2005 Nettement moins suave mais beaucoup de fruité
9.0Sam Shepard
Brosephs @Kevin Løk @Brendan Devine this was one of those wines that makes you smile. Still a baby - this fruit was long and luxurious. A great reminder why good wine is worth the pursuit
Brosephs @Kevin Løk @Brendan Devine this was one of those wines that makes you smile. Still a baby - this fruit was long and luxurious. A great reminder why good wine is worth the pursuit
9.5Pekka Holma
Gorgeous St. Emilion! Warm vintage and smooth tannins. Red fruit with already integrated oak notes. Acidity balancing it altogether. Class act! My first Premier Grand Cru Classe!
Gorgeous St. Emilion! Warm vintage and smooth tannins. Red fruit with already integrated oak notes. Acidity balancing it altogether. Class act! My first Premier Grand Cru Classe!
9.5Kevin Cahill
Full bodied and full fruit. This could almost pass as a Napa wine.
Full bodied and full fruit. This could almost pass as a Napa wine.
9.2Eric
Outstanding. Big, balanced red fruit and dried herbs.
Outstanding. Big, balanced red fruit and dried herbs.
9.5Location
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