This is not a merlot blend. It is Cornalin, Diolinoir, and Syrah. Loads of tar and smoke, on the nose and in the taste. Heavy Syrah in the blend. Very smooth. Mid length finish. — 5 years ago
2001- 100% Merlot by Michel Rolland — 9 years ago
A l'aveugle pris pour un Margaux dans un millésime mur, erreur c'est un Fronsac! — 10 years ago
M. Christopher Roebuck
Upon opening I got slapped in the face with spoiled milk. With time it has subsided. Nose now is licorice, flint, wet leaves, clove, white pepper, very faint blueberry pie but it's waning. Drink 'em if you've got 'em. Out of balance a bit for me, tannins are sharp, bitterness on the finish. 0 for 2 tonight. And, after a closer look it's even a bit cloudy.
89 points — 4 years ago