It is immediately apparent that this is from the same winemaking stable as first growth Mouton-Rothschild. The blend here comprises 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, a little Petit Verdot and the seldom seen Carmenère. Sweet, open attractive red and dark berry fruits on the nose, with a note of creamy vanillin. There is a sense of opulence on the palate with characters of soft fleshy summer fruits, blackcurrant and toast. It reveals good substance on the mid-palate, but is nonetheless much more elegant than the norm here with no harsh edges, just a little firm, yet fine tannin on the finish. A more than worthy inclusion – our first purchase for some time. Very good indeed.
This wine is now sold out. Please get in touch with your advisor or one of our team on [email protected] or 01473 313 300 for more information or guidance on an alternative.
Critic score 92.5/100
Maturity Young 2028 - 2042
Prices shown in bond
Maturity Ready 2012 - 2025
Maturity Ready 2014 - 2025
Sign up to our newsletter and enjoy a 5% discount on your first purchase.
By submitting your details, you’re agreeing for us to send you information about offers and the latest updates from Lay & Wheeler by email. We’ll always treat your personal details with care and will never sell them to other companies for marketing purposes. Please visit our privacy policy page for more information.
We use cookies to deliver a better experience for you on our site. By continuing you agree to our use of cookies.
