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Notes
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"A rather "intellectual" wine with a great deal of finesse that is relatively open even in its youth... There is always a floral side to enhance its fruitiness, with hints of forest floor. A great pleasure on both the nose and the palate. Fine and delicate." -winemaker
Varietal Blend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Critics' Notes
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"Stephan von Neipperg’s splendid 50-acre vineyard on clay and limestone soils has once again produced a beautifully ripe, concentrated, textured, sensual wine of both power and elegance. The 2006, an unfined, unfiltered blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, reveals sweet aromas of fruitcake, cassis, black cherries, roasted herbs, cedar, and spice box. This pure, textured, forward beauty should drink well for 12-15+ years." -Robert Parker
"Shows black truffle, blackberry and tea leaf on the nose. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated tannins and a racy, velvety-textured finish. A beauty for the vintage. Best after 2014." -JS
"Bright medium ruby. Highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet, tobacco leaf, licorice and cedar. Dense, lush, sweet and fine-grained, with a wonderfully pliant, silky texture devoid of rough edges. Utterly seamless, savory wine but with no shortage of vinosity or energy. Finishes suave and very long." -Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar |
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Customer Ratings
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Food Suggestions
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Meat |
Cheese |
Other |
| Bordeaux | beef, lamb, grilled veal, game, grilled turkey | Camembert, Edam, Emmental, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Reblochon, Roquefort | rich sauces |
| Cabernet Franc | chicken, veal, ham, pork or grilled meats | Bleu, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Fontina, goat cheese, Gorgonzola or Swiss | tomato based sauces, basil or curries |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat, or stews | Camembert, Cheddar, Colby, Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Parmesan, Blue Cheese, or Roquefort | meat stocks, mustard, or pepper |
| Merlot | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat or stews | Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Jarlsberg or Paremesan | tomato based sauces or garlic |
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