17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Mineralisches Bouquet, dezente Terpentinnoten und Trüffelspuren, dahinter reife Pflaumen. Im Gaumen erstaunlich füllig mit angerundeten Tanninen, die Gerbstoffe zeigen sich dezent mehlig im Extrakt und stützen den Körper. Das wird - wie schon so oft in den letzten Jahren - ein sehr guter Saint Julien-Wert warten (2017 - 2036)
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Mineralisches Bouquet, dezente Terpentinnoten und Trüffelspuren, dahinter reife Pflaumen. Im Gaumen erstaunlich füllig mit angerundeten Tanninen, die Gerbstoffe zeigen sich dezent mehlig im Extrakt und stützen den Körper. Das wird - wie schon so oft in den letzten Jahren - ein sehr guter Saint Julien-Wert warten (2017 - 2036)
91 Robert Parker
A soft, somewhat fleshy and opulent style of St.-Julien, this 2012 has a deep ruby/purple color, good minerality, moderate tannin, and a full but more precocious and accessible style than its neighbors such as Léoville Poyferré and Beychevelle. This is more along the lines of the juicy, succulent Talbot, but certainly has aging potential. Two to four years of bottle age is recommended and then consumption over the following two decades.
91 Robert Parker
A soft, somewhat fleshy and opulent style of St.-Julien, this 2012 has a deep ruby/purple color, good minerality, moderate tannin, and a full but more precocious and accessible style than its neighbors such as Léoville Poyferré and Beychevelle. This is more along the lines of the juicy, succulent Talbot, but certainly has aging potential. Two to four years of bottle age is recommended and then consumption over the following two decades.
87 Wine Spectator
A fresh, sleek style, with an apple wood frame nicely embedded in the core of damson plum, red currant and bitter cherry fruit. Reveals an iron underpinning on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,500 cases made. –JM
87 Wine Spectator
A fresh, sleek style, with an apple wood frame nicely embedded in the core of damson plum, red currant and bitter cherry fruit. Reveals an iron underpinning on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,500 cases made. –JM