“Vibrant notes of Damascus plum and lilac flow through a supple structure, giving way to subtle hints of blood and minerals on the finish. Drink through 2026.” (Wine Spectator 2021)
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Eye
A deep, intense purple color
Nose
Concentrated, with lovely intensity, notes of black fruit and jammy plums, complemented by floral aromas
Palate
Beautiful aromatic intensity, fine tannins, well-balanced and delicious, with aromas of morello cherry, plum, and blackcurrant, and a long, pleasant finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2026
Production
21,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a duck gizzard salad, a chicken cutlet, or a slice of Saint-Nectaire cheese with cherry jam...
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Vibrant notes of Damascus plum and lilac flow through a supple structure, giving way to subtle hints of blood and minerals in the finish. Best enjoyed through 2026.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
A specific plot within the Château Villars estate is dedicated to this wine. It is powerful, dense, and dark, with firm tannins and a high alcohol content, along with generous notes of black fruit. As a wine meant for aging, it will not be ready to drink until 2022.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
Medium-bodied, smooth, fresh, and fruity, with pleasant notes of red cherry and sweet plum on the palate and in the finish. Best enjoyed young.