The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Apr 27, 2010

A beautiful wine with 13.4% natural alcohol, this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of cassis, incense, charcoal, and subtle oak, round, generously endowed flavors, medium to full body, silky tannin, and surprising depth and length. It can be drunk now and over the next 12-15 years.

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 85%
MERLOT : 12%
CABERNET FRANC : 3%

The beautiful Merlot, slightly mature, offers in particular a soft and velvety character for a wine that deserves our full attention. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this vintage is now a revelation, elegant combination of sweet spices, smoky note and grilled red fruit. As a nice bonus of our great terroir, it is best tasted with delight.