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Magdelaine 2011

Tasting Notes

Classic jammy cherry notes as well as a distinctive crushed rock and chalky minerality are found in this dark ruby-colored 2011. Medium-bodied, compact and narrowly constructed as well as pure, elegant and attractive, it can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years.

88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (212), April 2014

The Magdelaine 2011 has a fragrant bouquet with raspberry, fresh strawberry and just a touch of blueberry fruit. It is not powerful, but once against takes advantage of the finesse of the vintage, unfurling teasingly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and great purity, sleek in texture on the entry, building gradually in the mouth rather than offering everything up front. This is a seductive Magdelaine, very composed and refined and perhaps deceivingly structure on the filigree finish. Tasted April 2012.

91/93
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2012

Wonderful aromatic nose of flowers, blackberry and currants. Full body with fine tannins and a subtle finish. The ripe fruit and fine tannins are subdued right now but show potential for the vintage. This is the last vintage of this wine, as the vineyards have been amalgamated into BĂ©lair-Monange. Better in 2017.

92
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2014

A return to elegance after the meatier 2010. Discreet nature. It has a silky texture and tannins and a limestone freshness. Harmonious. Drink 2018-2028.

16.5
James Lawther MW, Decanter.com, April 2012
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Fresh black cherry, licorice, kirsch and chalk-like notes are present in this medium-bodied, dark ruby-colored, classic effort. This mid-weight, lively 2011 is best drunk over the next 10-15 years.

88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (200), April 2012

Pretty and balanced with delicious ripe fruit and fine tannins. Fresh acidity too. A nice density for the vintage.

91/92
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2012
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