91 points Stephen Brook (Decanter): "Made from low-yielding vines over 50 years old, this is aged in a substantial proportion of new oak. The nose is delightfully perfumed, with aromas of cherries and black fruits. Suave and rounded, juicy and concentrated, this is sustained by ripe tannins and good acidity that give some pungency. Balanced and long, this will age well. Drinking Window: 2019-2028. (Nov 2019)"
From Madiran, Southwest France. 90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines over 50 years old. Very ripe, rich Madiran that takes no prisoners. This wine succeeds in obtaining more fruit than tannin! The color is nearly opaque - - it doesn't get much darker than this. It displays notes of black fruit (blackcurrant and blackberry) along with just a hint of red fruit. There is a cedar-like creaminess to the oak which is extremely well-integrated. Tannins pick up on the finish but, let's face it, this is Madiran and that is to be expected. These tannins disolve when the wine is matched with richly flavored meats like leg of lamb, duck, goose or game.
Product SKU | 339126 |
Producer | Berthoumieu (Barré) |
Country | France |
Region | South West France |
SubRegion | Madiran |
Varietal | Other Red Blends |
Vintage | 2015 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
ABV | 14.5% |
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