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Jeb Dunnuck: An equal split of Cabernet Franc and Merlot that will spend 18 months in 70% new French oak, the 2025 Clos Saint-Julien is rockingly good. Ripe currants, black cherries, Asian spice, chocolate, and meaty nuances all define the bouquet, and on the palate, it's full-bodied, broad, deep, and layered."
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Clos Saint-Julien rolls out with expressive notes of fresh blackberries and blueberries, giving way to hints of lilacs, crushed rocks, and wild thyme with a waft of lavender. The medium-bodied palate delivers wonderful tension with vibrant black and blue fruit layers and fine-grained tannins, finishing long and minerally. The blend is 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. The alcohol is 14%."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Initially, the strong essence of flowers attracts your attention before you discover the minty herbs, cherries, licorice, and plums in the perfume. The elegant and vibrant palate delivers sweet, ripe, red berries, peppery spices, licorice, and creamy textures from start to finish. The wine blends 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2029-2050."
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Vinum: Der Wein hat bereits im Vorjahr überzeugt und legt dieses Jahr noch eine Schippe oben drauf: Bezaubernder Duft, strahlende Frucht, Cassis, Brombeeren, darüber noble Röstnoten; sehr gut strukturierter Gaumen, Massen an feinen Tanninen stützen die Frucht, knackig, saftig, mit Finesse und Rasse; sehr langer Abgang, salzig im Finish. Ausgezeichnet!"
