“Purplish-red. Intense, fresh, and fruity bouquet with aromas of black berries. A hint of flowers. A delightful attack on the palate, where I detect some chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is pleasant, balanced, and of medium intensity. The tannins have good texture and are in harmony with the structure. Good freshness on the finish. A delicious wine that can be enjoyed while young, but which nonetheless has potential.” (Yves Beck 2018) - Delivered in a wooden crate for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Eye
A beautiful deep purple-red with violet hues and a black core
Nose
An aromatic bouquet with fragrant spices, prunes, and dark berries. Hints of vanilla in the background
Palate
Well-structured with firm yet balanced tannins and good aromatic length. Notes of menthol, flowers, and cherries
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a Médoc red wine, sautéed porcini mushrooms, or a roast beef sirloin
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2017 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
One of the many estates owned by Bernard Magrez, the renowned owner of Pape Clément, acquired in 1998. Situated on a gravelly ridge overlooking the estuary, this vast vineyard (96 ha), which is home to the ruins of a16th-centuryfortress, demonstrates a fine consistency.
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 (2017 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This estate in the northern Médoc, taken over by Bernard Magrez in 1998, has always produced well-structured, straightforward wines. They are vinified in the same spirit as all the group’s other estates, expressing richness, power, and concentration against a backdrop of imposing oak, while retaining a pleasant freshness on the finish. Lovers of this expressive style of wine will find much to enjoy here.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A refined, well-balanced red with notes of blackcurrant, chocolate, and hazelnut. What really stands out is the finesse and balance of the tannins, which give the wine length and composure. A lovely finish. Ready to drink now, but will be even better in 2022.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A structured, full-bodied, fruity wine with notes of aging, round and crisp tannins, and a juicy, taut, and long finish.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Purplish-red. Intense, fresh, and fruity bouquet with aromas of black berries. A hint of flowers. An inviting attack on the palate, where I detect some chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is pleasant, balanced, and of medium intensity. The tannins have good texture and are in harmony with the structure. Good freshness on the finish. A delicious wine that can be enjoyed while young, but which nonetheless has potential.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2018 guide) 90-91/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fresh, concentrated, and offers a refined intensity. It reveals notes of blackcurrant and wild berries, along with more subtle hints of minerality and fresh flowers, combined with touches of Sichuan pepper and tea, as well as subtle hints of sweet spices, a hint of lily, and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is fruity, mineral, balanced, precise, and straightforward, offering tension, a lovely structure, refreshing freshness, richness, good body, roundness, and well-defined character. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackberry and fleshy, fresh blackcurrant combined with subtle hints of crisp strawberry and juicy, fresh red berries, along with a subtle hint of lily and delicate notes of toast, toasted almond, and sweet spices. The tannins are fine and slightly dry. There is a subtle hint of coffee on the finish and in the aftertaste.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
The bouquet is smoky and rich with black cherries. The wine is full-bodied, energetic, and vibrant, unfolding with dark red fruits. Drink it now to enjoy the sensation, or save it to savor the hint of dark chocolate that lingers through the fruit- and espresso-tinged finish.
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