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WEINWISSER: "Bezauberndes rot- und blaubeeriges Bouquet, filigranes Irisparfüm, erkalteter Waldfrüchtetee und Heidelbeergelee. Am komplexen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, tänzerischer Rasse, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, strukturiertem sehr präzisem Körper. Im konzentrierten langen Finale Himbeere, Graphit und betörende Extraktfülle."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Juicy and creamy in texture with blackberry and light, smoky oak. Medium body, fine velvety tannins and a crunchy finish. 73% merlot and 27% cabernet franc."
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VINUM: "Reiffruchtig mit Sahnehäubchen, Cassis und Brombeerlikör; satt am Gaumen, ein Mund voll Wein; mächtig, rund, mit hochwertigen, seidigen Tanninen und einer eindrücklichen Länge. Im Kontext des Jahrgangs mit viel Opulenz, dennoch frisch."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart nach Gewürznelken, ein Hauch von Brombeerkonfit, dunkle Herzkirschen, zart nach Edelholz, Mandarinenzesten. Mittlere Komplexität, harmonisch und ausgewogen, feine Fruchtsüße, zarte, reife Tannine, mineralischer Nachhall, ein facettenreicher Begleiter bei Tisch."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "Lots of cassis, darker cherry and mulberry fruits, as well as spice and a beautiful sense of minerality emerge from the 2023 Château La Serre, a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant, seamless Saint-Emilion offering fine, polished tannins, a solid mix of richness and freshness, nicely integrated oak, and outstanding length. I love its overall purity and balance."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2023 La Serre continues this estate's upward trajectory, exhibiting aromas of mulberries, cassis, rose petals and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple palate that's lively and giving, with a succulent core of fruit framed by powdery tannins. In the vineyards, the team has been working to avoid desiccation, which in the past sometimes tended to accentuate the character of the Cabernet Franc at this estate."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black cherries, herbs, spice, and licorice come together in the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, vibrant, sweet, and juicy, with a nice lift in the red plum finish. Drink from 2026-2040."
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DECANTER: "I like the bright ripe red berry fruit aromatics with an attack that packs energy and ripeness, leading to a rather juicy mid palate. Alas, the tannin dries just a bit on the finish. Let's see how this wine performs after the barrel ageing."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "The 2023 La Serre is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It pops from the glass with youthful scents of redcurrant jelly, cracked black pepper, and fresh blackberries plus a touch of wild sage. The medium-bodied palate is soft and refreshing, with delicate savory flavors and a peppery finish. The blend is 73% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc."
