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DECANTER: "A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine."
18+
WEINWISSER: "Dicht verwobenes schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, edle Cassiswürze, dunkle Mineralik und Flieder. Am sehr straff ausgerichteten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, edlem mineralischen Kern und engmaschigem Tanningerüst. Im vibrierenden langen Finale Wildkirsche, tiefschürfendes Graphit und feinkörnige Adstringenz. Genial vinifiziert dieses Jahr, gehört zu den besten Weinen seiner Appellation."
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VINUM: "Stille Wasser sind tief, ein Wein, der Ruhe ausstrahlt, Weihrauch, Tabak; dunkle Frucht; am Gaumen treffen Kraft und Finesse aufeinander, konzentriert, mächtig, mit Spannung, Druck, ungemein knackig, mineralisch geprägtes Finale. Ein eindrücklicher Gruaud von klassischem Bau."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Cassis, reife Pflaumen und Herzkirschen, etwas Nugat, zarte Kräuterwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten sind unterlegt. Saftig, elegant, feine Fruchtsüße, zartes Säurespiel, bereits harmonisch und zugänglich, Herzkirschen im Nachhall, ein charmanter Speisenbegleiter mit Entwicklungspotenzial."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Tobacco leaf, cedar, red, with black currants, wet earth, smoke, and blackberries crowd into the perfume. On the palate, the wine is bright, fresh, juicy, classic, firm, crisp, and chewy, with layers of spicy, black, and red berries that linger. There is lift, and precision in this modern version of a classic Bordeaux. Give it some time in the bottle to fill out, and it is going to be even better! 2023 is the second, fully-organic vintage for the vineyard. The wine is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, and 2.5% Cabernet Franc.12.62% ABV, 3.4 pH. Picking took place September 11 - September 25. Drink from 2029-2060."
17+
JANCIS ROBINSON: "Aromatically appealing with graphite, cassis and floral notes to the fore. Juicy and flavoursome on the palate, refined tannins providing a silky texture. Discreet but present structure. Lovely balance. A beguiling wine. Drink 2032 - 2048."
