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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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There is plenty to like about this medium to full-bodied St.-Emilion, including sweet notes of black currants, cherries, figs, plums, and underbrush. At the same time, the tannins seem slightly elevated and are borderline astringent. There is good density and plumpness, but the jagged finish needs to become better integrated. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018.
Blackberries, with hints of flowers and earth. Full-bodied, with sweet and silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Everything is in the right place.1,610 cases made.
Dark purple. Rather sweet and animal - a bit too much? Acidity quite marked and lots of quite chewy tannins. A little hollow. Drink 2012-18
Produced from 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2004 Rol Valentin (13.8% alcohol) exhibits a dense purple color as well as an intense perfume of melted chocolate, new oak, roasted herbs, black cherries, and black currants. This medium-bodied, tannic, classic St.-Emilion requires 1-3 years of bottle age. It is reminiscent of the 1995 Rol Valentin, although not as ripe. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016.