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"In the nose, the wine opens up to bright, dark, red cherry, cocoa , and a hint of toast. The balance in the mouth is exceptional from front to finish. Gorgeous strawberry, blueberry, and red apple dipped in dark chocolate, all spice, and a soft layer of toasted oak. Tannins are structured but not overwhelming. The acidity is well balanced."

"Fine deep ruby colour with bluish highlights. The nose evokes red-fruit aromas and well-ripened cherries. In the mouth the wine is dense and highly-bred."

"Perfumed aromas of cherry, redcurrant, licorice and crushed stone. Sweet, pliant and concentrated; at once very ripe and elegant, with lovely lift for the vintage. Wonderfully expressive, penetrating wine, finishing with tangy red fruits and minerals and a light touch." 91-94 pts, reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.

"Garnet red color, intense and persistent, strawberry and sour black cherry with a slight scent of wood. Medium-bodied, tannic and balanced."

"A classic Pauillac as well as a sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 is even better from bottle than I predicted from cask. It boasts a dense purple color along with an impressive display of black currants, licorice, forest floor and graphite, medium to full body, a hefty personality, plenty of pure, sweet fruit, an enticing texture and a long finish with supple tannins. It is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15+ years." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Crisp and sleek, with lively ginger and spice aromas and vibrant citrus, lemon curd and hazelnut flavors."