| Wine Ratings | Reviewer | Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux) |
| 89-91 | Wine Advocate | S$139 |
| 17.5 | Decanter Magazine | |
| 17.5 | Jancis Robinson | |
| 88-91 | James Suckling | |
| 90-91 | Neal Martin |
Tasting Notes |
Grapes from the 30 year-old vines rather than the 60-year old made the final stiff selection this year (only 50% made the grand vin). The Cabernet Franc (28%) gives the wine a crystalline edge. Fresh, pure and tender with a delicate tannic structure so not for the long haul. Drink 2012-2020. 4 stars. Decanter Magazine |
Will be assembled next week. 72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon was unripe although Alexandre Thienpont added a little Cabernet Sauvignon press wine! Particularly bright deep crimson very healthy looking. Supple, slightly green nose but with real satin to it - smooth and polished. Very fine, lively, complete and polished. Drink at 5-6 years, he says. Very fine and easy. Light with lots of finesse though absolutely not for ageing, Restaurant wine? Very pretty at 12.5% alcohol. Much bigger crop than 2006. "Smiling Merlot." Simple to drink for the fruit. Drink 2011-15. Jancis Robinson |
A sweet and fruity wine, with chocolate, berry and plum character. Medium body, fine tannins and a long finish. Tender wine. 72 percent Merlot, 28 percent Cabernet Franc. James Suckling |
The nose has good intensity, with ripe black cherry, boysenberry and that slight clayey scent that I found in some of Denis Durantou's wines. With time, a stony aroma become evident. The palate is medium-bodied, well-defined, the Cabernet Franc component exerting more an influence at this early stage. Texturally similar to L'Eglise-Clinet, but with a slight animally note towards the finish that moves towards an espresso flavour. Very good length although of course it does not have the weight and persistency of either the 2005 or 2006 on the finish. Still a very fine wine. Tasted April 2008. Neal Martin |