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2011 La Vieille Cure Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blend: 6000ml
$219.99
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about this wine:
Land: A plateau of limestone; bordering slopes with chalk and clay soils.
Grapes:74% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Bordeaux Right Bank, Appellation: Fronsac
Classification: The wines produced at Chateau la Vieille Cure are, as has been the tradition for centuries, fine wines meant for careful consumption. While they can be enjoyed young, they are best appreciated at 4 years of age and more. 10 years is normal, and 15 or even 20 years are not exceptional. With a perfect balance of fruit, aromas and tannins, they are made to be appreciated with meals but can be enjoyed at any time.
points awarded:
WA 90-9288 -89 points,
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2012
Mineral and blueberry character with hints of wet earth. Medium to full body, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Needs a little more fruit in the mid-palate to be outstanding.
90 -92 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012
The 2011 (mostly Merlot) struts its stuff with a deep ruby/purple color in addition to lots of creme de cassis, mocha and floral notes. Full-bodied with a juicy, opulent personality, impressive purity, a broad, expansive texture, sweet tannin, and enough acidity for definition and vibrancy in the finish, it should drink well for 10-12+ years. The 2011 is a sleeper of the vintage.
La Vieille Cure may well be the reference point for Fronsac given its performances over the last decade. Consistently one of the top two or three wines of the appellation.
89 -92 points,
Wine Spectator, April 2012
Still primal, with sappy kirsch and plum notes. There's also lots of sweet toast to be soaked up, but this has a fleshy edge that belies the vintage's profile.-J.M.
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