The 2015 Plince is a blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. It has a broody, sous-bois tinged bouquet, dried flowers tincturing the mulberry fruit that opens nicely in the glass, but never fully lets go. The palate has pleasing fatness and weight on the entry, grippy tannin, smooth and velvety in texture with a savory, almost meaty edginess on the finish. Drink over the next decade.
Wine Spectator 2016 (89-92 Punkte)
"Very fresh, with lively acidity taking the lead, along with fine-grained tannins. Offers delightful raspberry and boysenberry fruit, backed by a warm fruitcake note"
René Gabriel 2016 (17 Punkte)
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Verführerisches, dropsig wirkendes Bouquet, viel reife, ja schier überreife Waldbeeren. Im Gaumen wirkt er zwar angenehm trocken, doch irgendwie hat man da doch das Gefühl einen Pomerollikör vor sich zu haben. Woher kommt diese Süsse? Ich denke - momentan ist es die Eiche."
James Suckling 2016 (92-93 Punkte)
Lots of green olive, wet earth and blackberry aromas and flavors. Full and very silky. Plenty of pretty fruit. A majority of merlot with some cabernet franc"