I had the opportunity to enjoy this great wine in a restaurant,
without the mark up. Actually without corkage fee as well, while dining at Le
Steak Frites in Montreal. This restaurant does not sell alcohol but does allow
patrons to bring their own wine. This
wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc,
maturation taking place in French and Eastern European oak (14%) and alcohol coming
in at a reasonable 13.8%.
This wine opened up with aromas of black cherry, plum,
clove/vanilla spice, leather, smoky and espresso notes. On the mouthfeel, full
bodied, rich and concentrated flavours and texture yet well balanced by good
acidity and firm but not overbearing tannins. The length is very good on the
finish with dark fruit flavours, spicy, smoky and silky tannins lingering. In a
cool vintage, this 2009 managed to achieve both power and elegance, a solid,
robust Cabernet yet approachable in its youth or cellar 4-5 years. More French
in its style than California, very enjoyable, score 91 points.
Purchased October 25, 2012 at the SAQ in Montreal (897454)
at $52.50
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