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VINUM: "Ruhige Nase, man sucht, man findet, tiefgründig, feinwürzig, klar und rein in der Frucht, Veilchen, Iris, steinige Untertöne; am Gaumen seidenweich, baut viel Druck auf, bleibt elegant, die Frucht ist knackig, wird von Massen an Gerbstoffen in Schach gehalten, eine frische Säure verleiht Zug, kühl, fokussiert, mit Rasse und Schliff; hervorragende Balance der Elemente, langer, rotfruchtiger Abgang. Eine Grazie."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, Dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Lakritze, ein Hauch von Wacholder und Holzwürze, facettenreiches, attraktives Bukett. Stoffg, elegant, rote Kirschen, feine Tannine, finessenreiche Säurestruktur, lange anhaftend, frisch und mineralisch, sicheres Reifepotenial, seidiger, charmanter Stil."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black cherries, flowers, plums, and sea salt enhance the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is elegant, refined, energetic, and bright. There is a noticeable tension, accompanied by fresh red fruits influenced by limestone soils, providing a strong sense of marine-influenced berries in the mid-palate and finish. The wine blends 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% ABV, 3.43 pH. The harvest took place, September 25 - October 11. Drink from 2029-2048."
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ANSON: "Slow to unfurl, because this is a strong limestone identity which needs time to soften in the glass, but there are stunning gunsmoke, elderflower and white blossom aromatics, along with pumice stone and chalk tannins. Extremely clear limestone fingerprint, cruchy fruits, quite a physical reaction to the wine, good precision and clarity, 30hl/h yield. Harvest 25 September to 11 October, 40% new oak. 3.43pH. A more reserved Clos Fourtet compared to the last few vintages, needs time, potential upscore in bottle."
