2019 Mauvesin Barton
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The 2019 Mauvesin-Barton has a rather backward nose without quite the same level of energy as its peers, therefore demands more coaxing from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with loose-tannins, fleshy and approachable yet missing some grip on the finish. Not bad, but certainly not best in class. Two bottles tasted, the second demonstrating a tad more fruit, yet still not as convincing as its peers. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Tasted blind. Second bottle – better. More fruit, which is quite minerally. Not generous, but classically modelled. (JR)
The 2019 Château Mauvesin Barton has more dark fruits, structure, and length, and it's a little more serious as well. Still, the tannins are nicely polished, and the balance is spot on. It's going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for a decade.