The 2019 Moulin du Cadet is a Bordeaux blend from the Saint-Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced entirely from Merlot, this wine showcases a deep garnet-purple color and boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%. It is presented with a traditional cork closure.
James Suckling from jamessuckling.com awarded this wine a score of 94, highlighting its "black-licorice, blackberry and dried-flower aromas." He further noted its "full body with round, polished tannins" and a "pretty finish." Suckling praised the wine's "wonderful energy" and suggested it will be "better after 2026."
Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com gave the 2019 Moulin du Cadet an impressive 95 points. He described the wine’s "healthy purple/plum hue" and appreciated the "brilliant nose of ripe black cherries, redcurrants, new leather, chalky minerality, and spring flowers." Dunnuck emphasized its "beautifully integrated oak, medium to full body, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish." He recommended cellaring it for 2-4 years and appreciated its potential longevity, expecting it to "cruise over the following two decades."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded the wine 93 points, focusing on its "dark chocolate, licorice, smoke, truffle, espresso and red with black pit fruits" aromas. He found the palate "sweet, fresh, lusciously textured" and noted a "cocoa and plum filled, dusty finish." Leve suggested it would be ready to drink between 2023 and 2034.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored the wine between 90-92+ points. The review described it as "deep garnet-purple colored" with "classic scents of warm plums, baked blackberries and black raspberries." It exhibited "commendable restraint, with a refreshing line lifting the crunchy black fruit," and concluded with a "pleasant bit of chew."
Antonio Galloni from Vinous also rated the wine 94 points. He remarked on its "ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and chocolate" characteristics, calling it "opulent" and "racy." Galloni praised proprietor Marie-Benedicte Lefévère for her exceptional work, describing the wine as a "total pleasure."
Decanter awarded the wine 91 points, appreciating its "lovely intensity and density, plush tannins, rich and ripe, rounded fruit." The review mentioned the wine's "succulent and generous" nature with "savoury truffle" and noted that while the finish was not massively long, it had "notable quality and attractive impact of lively fruit." The recommended drinking window is from 2023 to 2035.
In summary, the 2019 Moulin du Cadet is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend, praised for its rich flavors and potential for aging. Reviewers noted its excellent integration of fruit, tannins, and oak, with a consensus that it will benefit from additional time in the cellar.