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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Haut Médoc |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
A sleeper of the vintage from proprietor Bernard Magrez, the 2002 exhibits a deep plum/purple color, a sweet nose of tobacco-infused creme de cassis fruit, espresso roast, and white chocolate, dense, medium-bodied flavors, ripe tannin, and impressive concentration as well as length. Anticipated maturity:2007-2017.
Drink 2012-18 Low-key nose with great density. Solid. A bit austere. Not the lift and juice of Ch Bernadotte.
This is an estate to keep an eye on now that the irrepressible Bernard Magrez (proprietor of Pape-Clement) has turned his qualitative attention to this property. The dense ruby/purple 2002 possesses copious quantities of creme de cassis fruit, medium body, great purity, and a long, dense finish with well-integrated tannin. A sleeper of the vintage, it will drink well between 2005-2017.