20 Mille, Chateau Croix-Mouton, Bordeaux Superieur
Chateau Croix-Mouton · Bordeaux › Bordeaux Superieur › France
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Taster #7299
· Mar 2, 2024
89/100
Noticeable vanilla in the nose, well dosed wood, fresh fruit too, peppers, a bit harsh, severe bitters and quite firm tannins; good with tasty food.
2010 vintage
Taster #9015
· Apr 29, 2016
90/100
Produced from 100% Merlot, the wine reached 14.4% alcohol with a spicy edge to its round textured, espresso, cocoa plum and licorice personality. Fresh; sweet and with a touch of oak in the round finish, this is the best vintage yet for 20 Mille.
2015 vintage
Taster #9808
· Nov 9, 2013
90/100
A very nice Bordeaux blend. Nicely balanced. Red fruit, forest floor, tar, leather on the nose. Smooth and long finish. Good.
2010 vintage
Taster #9015
· Apr 22, 2011
90/100
20 Mille is produced from a 1.4-hectare section of the Croix Mouton vineyard planted to 100% Merlot. The wine reached 14.9% alcohol in this vintage. The wine takes its name from the fact it’s planted to 20,000 vines per ha. According to the owner, Jean-Philippe Janoueix, the purpose of this density of planting, is to show quality Bordeaux can be produced from terroir that is not only found in the top appellations. Black cherry, chocolate and licorice aromas couple with …
2010 vintage