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JAMES SUCKLING: "This is super-refined and polished with a lot of depth and richness, offering a mix of blueberry and deep dark chocolate that adds up to its captivating character. It shows impressive intensity and length, achieving a harmony that is both beautiful and elegant. The tannins are already well integrated. Long finish."
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WEINWISSER: "50 % Merlot, 45 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot, 13.8 Vol.-%, 45 hl/ha. Verführerisches Bouquet, reife Schwarzkirsche, duftiges Veilchenparfüm, Sommertrüffel und Holundergelee. Am satten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, vibrierender Rasse, herrlicher Extraktfülle, edlem mineralischem Kern und trainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten langen Finale schwarzbeerige Konturen, Estragon und körnige Adstringenz. «St. Estèphe ist der Macho aus dem Médoc,» fügt René Duboscq mit einem verschmitzten Lächeln an."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Always one of the Médoc's most sensual wines, the 2023 Haut-Marbuzet wafts from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis and cherries mingled with cigar wrapper in violets, revealing little trace of its maturation in new barrels. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, it's deep and seamless, with an enveloping core of juicy, fleshy fruit framed by sweet, melting tannin. It's a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot."
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DECANTER: "With thoroughly pleasing black cherry and blackberry aromas accentuated by floral notes and wet stone, this wine is a winner in 2023: While lacking the depth (and grip) of the 2020 or the 2019, this vintage succeeds with tannic finesse and very good length. The barrel ageing will ensure success!"
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Supple, fresh, and juicy, the wine is vibrant, fruity, soft, creamy, and loaded with sweet, ripe, black cherries, pepper, chocolate, and herbs. There is good length, and energy, with blackberries, espresso, dark chocolate, spice, and currants in the finish. Drink from 2028-2045."
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VINUM: "Intensiver Duft, florale Noten, Brombeere; kühler Stein; weicher Auftakt, feines Tannin, sehr ausbalanciert, mit Schliff und Präzision, sehr gute Länge. Hat Finesse."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Nugat, schwarze Kirschen, floraler Touch, ein Hauch von Cassis ist unterlegt. Saftig, komplex, reife Pflaumen, reife Tannine, mineralisch im Abgang, ein ausgewogener Speisenbegleiter der alten Schule."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Haut-Marbuzet reveals fragrant notions of lavender, fallen leaves, and rosebud tea before opening to a core of juicy strawberries and black raspberries. The light to medium-bodied palate is plush and fragrant, with just enough freshness and a savory finish. The blend is 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot."
