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93
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Tasting Notes
Its bouquet unfurls with blackcurrants and hints of graphite, evoking drills into mineral-rich terroir. This is flanked by notes of cherries and plums that strike a chord with savoury undertones. On the palate, it dances between power and elegance; tannins grip yet graciously yield to the wine's inherent fluidity. Revelatory sips unearth layers: tobacco leaf, anise, and a whisper of truffle – signatures of a vintage maturing gracefully yet with ample liveliness.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Merlot Blend
Vintage: 2011
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
93 / 100"Stephan von Neipperg's wine rarely disappoints, even in more difficult vintages, and this is no exception. Fresh and fragrant with notes of cedarwood and tobacco, lively acidity and fine tannins. A wine that is beautifully framed and understated, yet should age well if past vintages are a guide."
- Tim Atkin MW