Composed of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and, intriguingly, 5% Carmenere, the straightforward 2012 Boutisse exhibits lots of red and black fruits as well as hints of tapenade, underbrush and new oak, good density, medium body and a slightly angular, abrupt finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years.
Wine Spectator 2013 (88-91 Punkte) Fassprobe
Features plum and loganberry fruit, with dark mocha caressing the finish. Reliant on the toast, but the depth and mouthfeel here will win some fans for sure. Score range: 88-91 -JM
René Gabriel (16 Punkte)
Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Süsses Bouquet, Himbeergelée, ein Hauch Grenadine. Im Gaumen mit mittlerer Statur, die Tannine sind noch fein mehlig. Hat aber gute Anlagen. Zuverlässiger Cru.
