"An intriguing blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from the limestone plateau of St.-Emilion, a chalky minerality interwoven with blackcurrants, plum and spice are present in this slightly austere, but well-endowed, medium-bodied St.-Emilion. It will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age. This is a solidly made, masculine style of St.-Emilion that should drink nicely for 12-15 years. Berliquet’s yields were a modest 30 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine achieved 14.2% alcohol."
89+ Punkte
"A dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of forest floor, damp earth, crushed rocks, red and black fruits, new saddle leather and underbrush. Made in a medium to full-bodied, slightly rustic style with some tannin to shed, give it 4-5 years in the bottle and drink it over the following 15-20 years.
This blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a south-facing hillside vineyard in the lieu-dit of Mazerat, not far from Angelus. A late harvest between October 5 and October 17 produced only 30 hectoliters per hectare, and the grapes were sorted by the new toy of wealthy proprietors, the Vistalys Laser Optical System. The final blend was 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.2% alcohol).."
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