Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend

Dark cat peers seductively through a glass dimly. Ribbons of African violet, blackberry under cocoa nib, nutmeg, dark smooth stone, suede, ripe, unbroken black cherry, dried currant, poppyseed. Strong taste of black currant, black olive, tart cherry, fig, raisin, dried cranberry, tabak, and graphite-peppercorn protruding from a blackberry and violet concoction. Elegant with sinew. Very alive, and a bit young after all that. Impressive depth.



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Opened my last 2010 bottle for my b’day! The 1855 classification recognized the quality of Duhart-Milon's soil by ranking it as the only 4th growth wine in Pauillac. A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Merlot. Had this twice in a year, it’s still nice! Wonderful red fruit aromas and subtle spice scents. On the palate blackberry and currants, pepper notes, tobacco and cacao, complex, generous acidity, silky tannins on a lingering finish ending with mineral notes, Wow!

Restrained. Balanced. Delightful, complex flavors and impressive concentration.

Magnum

Medium ruby hue heading toward garnet. Aromas of bell pepper, bergamot, blackberry, graphite, honey, iron, plum, strawberry, vanilla. Full bodied, with plus tannins and acidity. Concentrated and flavorful. Complex and balanced. 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot.

Understated in a weak way. This just didn’t seem to ever get going. A bit dusty and underpowered. Modest tannins and adequate fruit with some cassis. Nothing was amiss but it was not something that made me eager for another sip.

Delicious!! Would (love to) drink it everyday :-) I+DT+BJ RKPT

From magnum

Medium body, single note. Lacked complexity. Quite a disappointment for a 2010 fourth growth from Pauillac. Perhaps worth $25, certainly not $150.

Special treat for Valentine’s Day at home. Delicious with a perfectly cook tenderloin. Rosie says “Daddy really likes this wine.”