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Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Very classy nose here of minerals, currants and hints of freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied, with super silky tannins and a beautiful combination of ripe fruits and bright acidity. Tension to this. Juicy. Best ever from here.' - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 93/100 (Apr 2012)

'In a somewhat tragic twist, this over-achieving cru bourgeois in Haut-Medoc has turned in its finest wine to date, an unfined cuvee made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, created by the late proprietor Vincent Mulliez, who died suddenly last year. Sadly, this was his best effort. Notes of blackberries, black currants, licorice and a hint of toasty oak jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, well-endowed, impressively pure and textured wine.' - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Dec 2011)

,'Big, bold, sweet and a bit New Worldy but a real crowd-pleaser. 2016-2025' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Jul 2019)

'Sports a rather overt toasted spice and fruitcake profile, with ripe blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry notes backed by more toast and anise on the finish. Shows harmony despite the overt style, but this is a touch shy on length and purity for outstanding.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Mar 2012)