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JAMES SUCKLING: "The vivid density and structure to this is really captivating, with pure blackcurrant character. Full-bodied with very silky, refined and ultra-fine tannins and an exquisite finish. Caresses every inch of the palate. It's seems like it will be large and overpowering, but it's actually ethereal and cloud-like. The tannin quality is so refined and, in a way, weightless. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 4% petit verdot."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarte Mandarinenzesten, reife Herzkirschen, frische Brombeeren, zart nach Lakritze, noch etwas zurückhaltend. Komplex, kraftvoll, rote Kirschen, reife, tragende Tannine, rassiger Säurebogen, Ribiseltouch im Abgang, feine Kräuterwürze im Nachhall, bleibt haften, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Director Thomas Duroux and his team elected to harvest late in pursuit of full maturity, beginning with the Merlot on September 11 and finishing the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 5 to produce a beautiful 2023 Palmer, redolent of cherries, wild berries, rose petals and violets. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, it's medium to full-bodied, plush and enveloping, with a cool core of fruit, succulent acids, ultra-refined tannins and a seamless, complete profile."
