<p>Extrovert on the nose – ripe red berries and vanilla spice. The palate has a cool red-fruited focus and a fresh drinkability, with fine supple tannins, good. Plantings: 35% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot.</p>
"50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Bright raspberry and cedary spice aromas, seated and harmonious. The medium-bodied palate is cool and dark fruited, putting on weight on the mid-palate, whilst retaining fresh drinkability. Great early drinking option, as hoped. 40% new oak. 14% abv.
C&B Score: 17.5
Drinking dates: 2027-36"
Merlot blend
Lay down 2027 - 2036
Cork
Dry
En Primeur
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Bordeaux Wine
Today's Bordeaux' wines retain a certain stoical classicism, whilst meeting more modern expectations of accessibility.
