Thursday, February 5th, 2009
84 / C
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Jan 2009
Dark ruby core with a pink rim. Wild strawberry and rhubarb aromas are backed by a touch of earth and mocha. Dark plum and cherry fruits surround a sweet herbal note on the palate. Medium acidity with a solid core of ripe tannins. Decanting before serving will definitely bring out the full flavors and aromas. A little hollow on the finish. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak (30% new, 70% second use) for 12 months.
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Tags: Blend, bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, chateau vieux taillefer, cherry, earth, france, herb, merlot, mocha, oak, pavillon, pink, plum, red wine, rhubarb, ruby, saint emilion, strawberry
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
90 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 May 2008
Dark maroon core with touches of brick on the rim and fine sediment in the glass. Dark aromas of wet earth, forest, black truffles and smoky leather surround ripe cassis and black cherry fruits. Very good acidity in the mouth. Again the earthy rich tobacco and leather flavors take a front seat surrounding bold red cherry and cassis with a nice dusty flint finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
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Tags: 2000, Blend, Cabernet Franc, cassis, cherry, Coastal Region, earth, flint, forest, leather, Meerlust, merlot, red, red wine, Rubicon, sauvignon, smoke, South Africa, Stellenbosch, tobacco, truffle
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