Berry Bros. & Rudd Berrys' Own Selection St. Émilion Château Simard
Vintages
1
2011
Other
Red Bordeaux Blend
NV
Community Reviews
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Taster #1181
· Jun 7, 2015
Our own-label Margaux comes from one of the finest Cabernet soils in the region, that of Ch. Brane-Cantenac. Drawn mostly from the fruit of the estate’s younger vines (averaging 35 years in age), there is a lifted nose of vibrant, blackcurrant fruit and perfectly-judged oak. The fruit is rounded and soft, with warming notes of sloes and wood-smoke on the long, lingering finish. It perfectly captures the essence of Margaux; purity of fruit, with silky tannins and remarkable balance. Max …
2011 vintage