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SKU 792768
$54.92/bottle
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This is a solid 2012 with a medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a crisp finish. Subtle and flavorful with spice, dark chocolate and cedar character. Better in 2017. (Suckling)
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.
France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]
Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]
The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.
JS91pts
James Suckling
This is a solid 2012 with a medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a crisp finish. Subtle and flavorful with spice, dark chocolate and cedar character. Better in 2017. (Suckling)
WA90pts
Wine Advocate
Tasted blind at the Southward 2012 tasting, the 2012 Boyd-Cantenac has a simple, fleshy and yet satisfyingly exuberant bouquet with scents of blueberry and cassis fruit. What it lacks in complexity it compensates with in sheer joie-de-vivre. The palate is well balanced with crisp tannin, well-judged acidity and overall it feels harmonious and long. Yes, there is some toasty new oak to be absorbed on the finish, but here there is sufficient fruit to make that possible and retain balance. One to watch.
VM90pts
Vinous Media
Dark ruby-red. Cassis, dark plum, violet, cocoa and sweet herbs on the refined nose. Then bright and fresh in the mouth, with blackberry and blueberry flavors nicely framed by smooth tannins and lively acidity. Finishes long and suave, with a repeating floral note. Owner Lucien Guillemet told me my sample had only 3% press wine included; he plans to use about 5% for the finished wine, but feared that adding too much in the Primeurs sample would make the young wine markedly tannic. I like the wine's density and balance: I think it's a major success for the vintage and very Margaux-typical. Guillemet also told me he likes his 2012s more than the 2011s, as he finds the new vintage more elegant.
