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Charmail 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Haut Médoc
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

Another fabulous sleeper of the vintage, the 2005 Charmail is a blend of 45% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. There are 10,000 cases of this exquisite, sexy, deep purple-hued effort. It displays plenty of creme de cassis notes intermixed with notions of licorice, charcoal, and cedar, sweet fruit, round, ripe tannins, an endearing opulence, and a long finish. Drink it over the next decade

90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008
85
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, February 2008

Fresh, sleek, easy though rather deadening tannins dominate the acidity. Could do with a little more lift and freshness. Drink 2010-14

15
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006

Ripe, supple, seductive wine with good flesh and grip, fine, forward. Drink 2008-14.

16
Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com, April 2006
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One of the most consistent Cru Bourgeois over the last 10-15 years, this 10,000-case blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot achieved 13+% natural alcohol. Its inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by an intense perfume of flowers, blue and black fruits, licorice, and subtle wood. The 2005 is more powerful, richly concentrated, and nuanced than usual. With decent acidity, moderate tannin, and a blockbuster finish, it should drink well for 10-12 years.

89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006

A pretty red, with berry and currant aromas and flavors. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish.

85/88
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, March 2006
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