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WINE SPECTATOR: WINESPECTATOR:"Very pure, with a long, focused beam of cassis, warm plum and loganberry fruit flavors, seamlessly inlaid with savory, iron and floral notes. A tarry hint checks in on the finish, but the fruit and bright minerality win out easily. Shows good precision. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2034. — JM"
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JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"This shows lots of white pepper, chalk and crushed berries. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. 60% of the crop lost due to frost. Delicious now, but better after 2021."
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WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc. 22 hl/ha. Purpurgranat mit violettem Rand. Dropsiges Beerenbouquet, dahinter CassisblĂĽten und Lakritze. Am molligen Gaumen mit gutem Zug und abgerundeten Tanninen. Im Finale saftige blaubeerige Frucht und Lakritze. Gut gemacht, ist in seiner Klasse einer der Besten! Toller Bordeauxspass fĂĽr kleines Budget. Wer sagt, Bordeaux sei teuer, wird nicht nur hier eines Besseren belehrt."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER:"Medium bodied with a sweet, smoky, black cherry character, the wine is forward, soft and earthy and will definitely drink well for at least a decade."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Clos Marsalette gives up scents of stewed plums, baked black cherries and mulberries with touches of cassis, cigar box and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm, chewy texture and plenty of earth-laced black fruit, finishing just a tad firm."