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Berthoumieu (Barré) Madiran Cuvée Charles de Batz 2015

Other Red Blends from Madiran, South West France, France
WE 93
DE 91
14.5% ABV
Item # 339126

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93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$29 list] The top wine from this historic estate is almost entirely Tannat, which gives a strong, dense structure. But the Tannat's tannins are balanced by the bold, ripe concentration of dark fruits. This wine is still developing and will likely be ready from 2022. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jun 2019)"

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.
93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$29 list] The top wine from this historic estate is almost entirely Tannat, which gives a strong, dense structure. But the Tannat's tannins are balanced by the bold, ripe concentration of dark fruits. This wine is still developing and will likely be ready from 2022. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jun 2019)"

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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