Saint Estèphe
The most northerly of the Haut-Médoc’s six village appellations. Saint Estèphe is home to Châteaus Montrose and Cos d’Estournel amongst others.
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2012 CHÂTEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON Saint Estèphe
Left Bank Bordeaux France 13% Red
Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot. This wine opened the low-key but very impressive tasting at Chateau Calon Segur. Pretty red-fruited nose, quite bright and floral. Palate more serious lovely p...(read more)
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2014 CHÂTEAU LILIAN LADOUYS Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint Estèphe
Left Bank Bordeaux France 13% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Petit Verdot adds a nice element to this ample, full and impressive wine. There is a touch of chewy intensity to the deep fruit - but ripeness is spot-on, broad but balance is there too. Nicel...(read more)
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2014 CHÂTEAU LILIAN LADOUYS Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint Estèphe
Left Bank Bordeaux France 13% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Petit Verdot adds a nice element to this ample, full and impressive wine. There is a touch of chewy intensity to the deep fruit - but ripeness is spot-on, broad but balance is there too. Nicel...(read more)
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2011 CHÂTEAU LE CROCK Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Another potential sleeper of the vintage from the Cuvelier family (owners of Leoville Poyferre), the 2011 Le Crock is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and...(read more)
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com
2013 CHÂTEAU MEYNEY Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint Estèphe
Left Bank Bordeaux France Red
Half-bottles
Brightly-scented and well-formed defined fruit purity. Not heavy but well done. Energy and richly oaky classicism. Good direction and flow, crunchy texture. If the acidity shines a touch it is on...(read more)
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