ON-199018

Château D'argan 2008, Ac Médoc

Bordeaux (Cabernet Based) Bordeaux (Cabernet Based)
Bordeaux, France

$16.95 (199018)

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January 22, 2011

Critic Reviews (3)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is slender, pretty and tasty modernized Bordeaux thanks to generous use of mocha, clove spice, which gets in the...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Good concentration on the nose with lilac, blackberry, fresh earth and roasted coffee bean. Palate has some great...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Typical cool climate, slightly under ripe left bank Bordeaux, with pronounced herbal, green pepper, black pepper and...

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Community Reviews (2)

Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Cassis, blackberry and black cherry notes. Some fine tannins remain, could have been aged for 1-2 years, but definitely enjoyable now. Dry, medium-bodied. Very good! Tasted March/2011.

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Kevin Donato
Kevin Donato

An upfront, developing nose of blackberry, black cherry, and cocoa. The palate weight is on a heavier side with good balance of fruit, dark chocolate, and tannins that are integrating. A decent length. Ready for enjoyment now, but could improve with a year or two of aging. (Jan 26, 2011)

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