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La Couspaude 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

An outstanding sleeper of the vintage, the 2005 may turn out to be one of the finest examples yet of this modern-styled St.-Emilion. Nicely oaked, ripe but not over-ripe, it possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet scents of pain grille, kirsch liqueur, and black currants. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, and rich, with good glycerin as well as freshness, and a long, heady finish, this succulent offering should be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years.

90/92
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006

Tasted blind. Bright dark crimson. Toasty, evolved nose. Rather drying tannins on the end. Not enough juice and flesh in the middle. Can’t see it going anywhere special. 13%
Drink 2011-2018

15.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2017
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