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2007 Pavillon de Taillefer

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

87 - 89 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Sweet cherry with hints of black truffle and earth on the nose. Very soft on the front of the palate. Dark violet floral notes surround the dark cherry. Soft ripe tannins provide a nice solid backbone.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 1/3 New Oak, 1/3 One year, 1/3 Two years.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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2007 Chateau Vieux Taillefer

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

87 - 89 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Dark purple and black in the core with a purple/pink rim. Young fresh red cherries aroma with a hint of charcoal and green pepper. Smooth entry on the palate. Spicy oak surrounds the dark cassis and lingers in a long, subtle, elegant finish.
100% Merlot, 100% New Oak.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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