Cote De Baleau (750ML)
From Saint-Emilion
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Description: | 93 JS / 93 Jd / 93 We / 91 Fs / 91 Vm / 91 De / 90 Wci / 87-90 Wa. Black currant, black walnut, black berry, and dark chocolate with some black mushroom undertones. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Solid for this vintage. Graphite and lead pencil at the end. Drink after 2026. - James Suckling. Tasted on two separate occasions, the 2021 Château Cote De Baleau reveals a dense ruby hue to go with beautiful aromatics of ripe black cherries, roasted herbs, leather, and smoked tobacco. It's a rich, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, elegant Saint-Emilion with a supple, layered mouthfeel, ample tannins, and outstanding length. It's a gorgeous 2021 that readers will love. Drink bottles over the coming two decades.-Jeb Dunnuck. Owned by the Cuvelier family, owners of Premier Grand Cru Classé Clos Fourtet, this estate of 44 acres has produced an elegant wine. A fine line of fresh acidity cuts through perfumed black fruits and still-firm tannins. The wine should be ready in 2027. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast. Opaque ruby core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Open bouquet with ripe plums and hints of nougat. Juicy, ripe cherries, subtle fruit sweetness with vivid tannins, a vibrant mineral finish and hints of chocolate.-Peter Moser, Falstaff. The 2021 Côte de Baleau is a delight. Plump, juicy and forward, the 2021 is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Silky tannins wrap around a core of sweet red cherry fruit, with touches of cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and mocha that linger. Charming.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media Juicy and bright, a nice sense of life and ease to this, not trying too hard but still with some grip and hold to the salty, wet-stone edged tannins. Nicely textured, not overly fruit-forward, some strawberry, fragrant raspberry and creamy blackcurrant - the structure still taking the limelight right now, but it's balanced and well worked with a long mineral finish accented by a touch of cinnamon, tobacco and clove spice. -Georgina Hindle, Decanter. |
| Price: | $ 23.89 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Grand Vin Wine Merchants
| Address: |
1003 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 360-350-4896 |
First added to 1000 Corks on July 7, 2022.
