Tasting Notes
Vinous 85-88
(a 70/30 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot) Good bright, deep ruby-red. Cool aromas of blackberry, cassis, mint and shoe polish. Juicy, lively and firm, with coolish flavors of cassis, shoe polish, licorice and mint. On the tough side, finishing with a firm tannic spine and good floral persistence.
Wine Advocate 90
This is a very fine Haut Bages Liberal with notes of blackberry and cedar on the nose, not complex but showing good definition. It seems to have lost that iodine note that it showed in its youth. The palate is firm and assertive on the entry, good acidity with notes of blackberry, black plum and a touch of citrus fruits. I like the purity of fruit here, though it is mouth-coating and tannic on the finish. Drink 2012-2025. Tasted November 2008.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025
JancisRobinson.com 17
Thick and sweet and rich. Lovely freshness. Very direct. Velvet. Great balance. Just a bit dusty on the end. Good fresh finish. GV
Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022


