2011 Charmail
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A practitioner of extended cold macerations, Charmail’s 2011 reveals a dense ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of licorice and black currants, medium body and elevated tannins for the amount of fruit. However, it is a good effort in this tough vintage and can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. The final blend was 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot that came in at 13.4% alcohol.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
James Suckling
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47% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Bright crimson. Much riper than most on the nose – thanks to its 47% Merlot? Neat though far from opulent. Pretty tense and introvert at the moment. With chewy tannins. Pretty chunky on the palate. Solid if unexciting stuff. (JR)
From 50% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, tobacco, earth and cassis scents and a soft, sweet cherry finish are found in this well-priced Bordeaux value wine. TheWineCellarInsider.com
Chewy and rich with an impressive texture and depth of fruit. Full and intense. Velvety texture. One to watch. jamessuckling.com