Reserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac, bordeaux, 2009, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels (typically around 25–40% new oak)
Drinking Window: 2015 – 2030+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 91 points
Neal Martin – 90-91 points
TASTING NOTES
Expressive and ripe aromatics featuring black currant, black cherry, and liquorice alongside graphite, forest floor, and a touch of vanilla or cedar. Medium-to-full-bodied with a generous, plush mid-palate. Supple, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth finish.
Reserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac, bordeaux, 2009, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels (typically around 25–40% new oak)
Drinking Window: 2015 – 2030+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 91 points
Neal Martin – 90-91 points
TASTING NOTES
Expressive and ripe aromatics featuring black currant, black cherry, and liquorice alongside graphite, forest floor, and a touch of vanilla or cedar. Medium-to-full-bodied with a generous, plush mid-palate. Supple, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth finish.