Tasted this at vineyard, Le Domaine de Arques of the family Baronne Philippine de Rothschilde last March 2015. Varietal mix, 50%Merlot, 10% .Cabernet Franc, 10% .
Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% .Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Malbec . Tasting notes-a lovely, deep, ruby red, pleasant nose w/ aromatic complexity, scents of Rose and peony mixed with blackberry and raspberry. Well balanced with roasted coffee and cocoa and spice notes.
Look for future availability.
— 10 years ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Lots of plumy fruit flavors. Hints of cola and tobacco. A bit young but quite good for the price point. A little astringent alcohol on the finish, but bottle age should smooth that out. Excellent value for a CDP. Revisited in February 2020. As predicted, the astringency has mellowed out. Wine comes out of the bottle very fruit forward, but the organics come to the surface in short order. Thank you Keith S. — 7 years ago