An excellent cru bourgeois made from two grapes, 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, this under-$20 wine is a classic. Medium to full-bodied with notes of cedar wood, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and red and black currants, this wine has rich fruit, sweet tannins and an attractive finish. Drink it over the next 5-8 years.
Wine Spectator 2013 (90 Punkte)
Focused, with a singed apple wood frame propelling the core of plum, cassis and black cherry fruit. The solid finish lets hints of charcoal and anise flitter in, displaying fine cut. Drink now through 2018. 20,000 cases made. -JM
René Gabriel (17 Punkte)
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Intensives, schier wuchtiges Bouquet, hoch reife Frucht, Black-Currantnoten. Im Gaumen saftig und kräftig zugleich, hat einen guten Rückhalt, sowie auch bourgeoise Konturen. Neuer Besitzer. Weingut im Aufwind?
James Suckling 2016 (90-91 Punkte)
A very pretty red with plum and currant character. Full body, round and velvety tannins. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot and 5% petit verdot"
