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Expectations for Pauillac are always highest among tastings of the Bordeaux appellations. Whether that is a justified presumption could be argued ad infinitum – but in 2013 at least, it seems to be vindicated. There are some pretty high scores here.
The tasting notes are listed in alphabetical order.
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit...
Sweet fruit, but with a very slight herbal edge to give a...
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit...
Milk chocolate, blackcurrant, firm but spherical tannins...
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. Glossy cabernet fruit, and a...
Sweet, spicy oak that rather overwhelms the fruit. Abrasive...
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Aniseed...
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. Vibrant purple. Compact...
Menthol and blackcurrant nose – very pleasant and fragrant. Just...
76% Cabernet Sauvignon 24% Merlot. Ripe, juicy cassis, sappy oak...
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit...
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot. Closed nose. Bold black fruit...
Reductive on the nose, giving a strong sulphidic impression...
Fruity and juicy and quite chunky on the palate. Moderate...
Sumptuous, gorgeous fruit on the nose – really a big step up...
Cassis, chocolate, fine-grained tannins that are pretty jaw...
Blackcurrant, tomato stalk, cedar and tobacco – couldn’t be more...
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot. Grand cassis scent – lovely...
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Sweet...
Very deep, dramatic purple. Lots of floral, violet scent. Black...
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot. 50% new oak. Tiniest hint of...
76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6%...
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackcurrant, herbs, lovely tannic...
63% Merlot, 30% Cabernet sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot. 30% new oak...
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot. Ripe cherry, dry and tender...
40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot. 50% new oak...
