Rating: Robert Parker 87–90/100, Jancis Robinson 16/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 87/100
“Another fine wine from Puygueraud (the birthplace of the Thienpont family), the 2011 offers a dense blue/purple color accompanied by abundant aromas of blueberry, blackberry, charcoal, and graphite. Clearly superior to its modest pedigree, this revelation of the vintage possesses good structure, beautifully pure fruit, and drinkability for a decade.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) • Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France •
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Eye
deep purple color with violet highlights
Nose
intense and complex, with delicate notes of blueberry, blackberry, charcoal, and graphite
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with pure fruit flavors and a fruity, indulgent finish
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2021
Production
Approximately 120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges et grillées, des petits gibiers, des fromages...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2014 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
"The Thienpont family, owners of the estate since 1946, revived the Côtes de Francs appellation in 1983 with this first-rate cru. Nicolas Thienpont, who also oversees a First Growth in Saint-Émilion, produces a full-bodied, generous wine with well-controlled oak, designed for decent aging (five to ten years). The estate produces consistent results, and the vintages are of a high standard. In tribute to his father George, Nicolas Thienpont has created a cuvée bearing his father’s name, characterized by Malbec, a grape variety he particularly appreciated. A wine of strong character, yet not lacking in finesse.”