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"Bottled in April 2016, the 2016 Goulée by Cos d’Estournel has a vivid, fresh, lively bouquet of black fruit infused with bell pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin and plenty of tarry black fruit laced with tobacco. I appreciate the freshness and classicism of this Goulée, which is more cohesive and shows a little more substance than previous vintages. Very fine." (90 pts.) -- Vinous

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gently offers up layers of complexity and enjoyment. At first the prototypical violet aromas wafting from the glass, followed by cassis and vanilla notes in excellent balance. The palate continues with blackberries, black plum, maybe turning to cedar and and earthy quality. The length is excellent and the acidity and tannins are in harmony. A very enjoyable wine from a weaker vintage, this could be held 3-5 but is very good already. --Mathew Hall

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Nice Nose of red fruit, cedar, Forrest floor but dominated by wood/oak. On the palate, a very interesting balance of red fruit, plum, fig and wood. A bit of Forrest floor/earthiness but just a tiny bit. Overall a very interesting balance of wood/oak and fruit. Medium bodied and smooth tannins.--Yann R.  

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Château Le Thil Comte Clary belongs to the owners of the prestigious Château Smith Haut Lafitte and benefits from the same expertise. The wines of Château Le Thil, with a history of excellence, therefore now benefit from the same expertise and passion that guide Florence Cathiard, Daniel Cathiard, and the entire team at Château Smith Haut Lafitte in making their great growth and Château Cantelys according to a unique philosophy: Bio-Précision Pure Merlot, this wine is rich, full, dense and packed with ripe, jammy flavour. It is balanced with enough acidity to freshen the wine and give a lift to the bold black fruits. 

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First impressions: pretty acidic and dry. Pretty muted tastes as a result. Will likely taste good with food. With every sip though gets softer and softer to know 4-10 sips later I can’t find the initial acidity. Sure enough, the fruit notes really stand out more with food. This is where it really shines, with light to medium flavored food. This is a light-med bodied wine. Day 2 there is little to no acidity, just fruity and still food friendly. --Katie R

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On the attractive nose picture ripe- berried and aromatic with bramble berries, vanilla bean, dried violets and classic, spicy undertones. The impact presents punchy and deep with lots of dark , fleshy fruit details and fine tann. Impressively concentrated wine with plenty of aromatic fruit flavors on the lasting length.

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The 2014 Fonplegade has a dense blackberry and briary scented bouquet with a touch of tobacco coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with gritty tannin, hints of blue fruit filtering through the black.

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Inky purple, ruby with no lightening on the edges. Sweet tobacco, woodsmoke, cassis essence, graphite,mocha and gravel make up the perfume. Structured, traditional, concentrated and revealing a touch of vanilla spice to elevate the ensemble. A dense and distinctive mouthfeel with a touch of silky tannins. That’s a very beautiful wine of pure pleasure !! -Peter Hell

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97 points Jeb Dunnuck Talk about value, the 2009 Duhart-Milon is straight up sensational stuff. Made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, it gives up classic notes of blackcurrants, pencil shavings, saddle leather and smoked herbs, it’s full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with fine tannin, impeccable balance and a great, great finish. It’s a heavenly bottle of wine that will compete with the best out there. 

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Offers a luxuriously rich and velvety texture plus an array of gorgeous dark fruit flavors. We are particularly impressed by the approach-ability at such a young stage. The dense tannins remind me of plush cashmere in a glass and lead to full-throttle fruit notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and Toblerone chocolate combined with espresso on the blissful finish that lasts one full minute. Savor this magnificent wine now (after decanting) or anytime through 2029.

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This is a big upgrade in finesse and clarity to such a popular, premium cabernet from Napa. It shows lots of blackberry, tar, cedar and oak-tree aromas that follow through to a full yet toned palate of fine, integrated tannins and a vivid finish. Owner David Duncan explained that the American oak they use in the wine for aging now comes 100% from their own barrel-making facilities, which tones down the vanilla character in the wine. Really impressive and delicious. It’s a joy to drink now, but can age.

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