Clos Cantenac

2018

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  Vintage 2018
  95 points

The 2018 Chapelle d'Ausone is made of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was harvested on September 25 and 27, the Cabernet Franc on October 3, 8 and 9, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on October 9. Deep purple-black in color, it is a little reticent to begin, unfurling slowly to reveal notes of Black Forest cake, mincemeat pie, candied violets and Chinese five spice plus waves of charcuterie, black olives, mossy bark and cast iron pan. Full-bodied with a fantastic line of freshness lifting the dense layers, it has a very plush, silt-like texture and a very long, mineral-laced finish.

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  Vintage 2018
  95 points

100% Merlot Medium deep colour. Very attractive dark cherry, blackberry, espresso aromas with underlying nutmeg oak. Richly concentrated with lovely brambly dark plum, blackberry fruits, fine supple chocolaty textures. Lovely roasted chestnut, nutmeg notes. Velvety smooth finish. Really impressive wine with gorgeous fruit complexity. Will turn out very well.