Beautiful blackberry, cherry and light vanilla aromas follow through to a full body, with coffee, smoke and berry character. Long and stylish. Velvety and balanced. Best after 2013. -Wine Spectator Readers looking for a tasty, delicious St.-Emilion that can be enjoyed at a young age should check out this value pick. This dense purple-hued, intense fruit bomb exhibits flamboyant notes of smoke, black raspberries, cherries, and graphite. A big, deep, full-bodied wine with tremendous opulence as well as tannin and structure in the background, it should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for 15 or more. It is a sleeper of the vintage. -Wine Advocate 90-92

Rating: 3/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. Plenty of dark, ripe fruit with a toasted oak overlay. Rich and full on the palate with a spicy Syrah-like nuance. Oak rather heavy but if it settles in could be a 4 star wine. Ready 2008-2010. (tasted en primeur)

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Émilion: 99 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

2013-2020 92 90% merlot 5% cab franc 5% cab sav wine spectator top 43 in 2008

exceptional wine, gift from Yvonne. Very smooth. Decant 30 Minutes.

Drink 2013 or after<br/>

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