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2016 Chateau De Barbe Blanche Lussac Saint EmilionBlend from France

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"The wine starts out very round on the palate. It is full-bodied, rich, powerful, and not heavy. The tannin is smooth. The spiciness comes through in the flavour. Beautifully b...

  • 90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
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Rating:

90

A little bit closed on the nose, but there is some licorice and allspice character. Medium-full palate with some velvety tannins and quite good length. A blend of merlot and cabernet franc. Better from 2020.

Product Description:

"The wine starts out very round on the palate. It is full-bodied, rich, powerful, and not heavy. The tannin is smooth. The spiciness comes through in the flavour. Beautifully balanced and elegant. Ideal with duck or lamb."- Importer

Product Detail

Item # 133709
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-Region Lussac-St.-Emilion
Ratings

90 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Vintage 2016
Color Red
ABV N/A
Varietal(s) Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste currant, black cherry, plum, bell pepper, olive, oak, smoke, toast, tar, tobacco, raspberry, cassis, violet, pepper and green bean
Nose violet, rose, truffle, earth, coffee, leather, tobacco, broccoli, berry and flower