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$28, 5 stars, 91 points, bordeaux, Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, france, Malbec, merlot, st. Emilion
Medium garnet colored with high viscosity and very slight staining (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of black plum, charcoal, mint, cassis, hedgerow, blackberry pie and rose petals. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins that are chalky and bristle a touch. The wine is full bodied with rich flavors of black fruit and oak coupled with some pretty florals. A nicely balanced and maturing blend of Merlot, Cab Sav and Cab Franc with a touch of old-school Malbec that makes this Right Bank blend a pleasure to drink. I am pairing it with Ox tail stew and rice with pees. It will develop further and cellar nicely till 2029. For $28 this 91 point bottle gets 5 stars from me. Salut….