2012 Boutisse
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The 2012 Boutisse is dark, juicy and open for business, with lovely overall balance. The flavors are on the dark side, a reflection of partial fermentation in barrel, but the structure and feel show more restraint. The cherry jam, spice and licorice flavors are attractive, but as a whole, the wine could probably use a little less oak. Still, this is a delicious wine to drink over the next few years.
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Composed of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and, intriguingly, 5% Carmenere, the straightforward 2012 Boutisse exhibits lots of red and black fruits as well as hints of tapenade, underbrush and new oak, good density, medium body and a slightly angular, abrupt finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years.
Composed of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and, intriguingly, 5% Carmenere, the straightforward 2012 Boutisse exhibits lots of red and black fruits as well as hints of tapenade, underbrush and new oak, good density, medium body and a slightly angular, abrupt finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2013