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Tasting Notes: Some oak is apparent at this early stage and will be for a few years after bottling but, by eight years or so from the vintage, the fruit will be evolved and singing out: rich, plummy, earthy and, above all, ripe. There is good length here; this is a wine that will be superb with beef or lamb. | Drinking Dates: 2012 to 2018 | Cépagement: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc | Upbringing: 12 months in oak barrels | Critic Reviews: The flagship property of Jonathan Maltus (his residence as well), this is the best Teyssier I have ever tasted. A tribute to his efforts, this blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc over-achieves even in a great vintage like "Opaque blue/purple, with notes of charcoal, blackberry, cassis and spring flowers as well as a hint of subtle background oak., the wine is opulent, sumptuously textured, dense, pure and multi-dimensional. It should drink well for at least a decade or more." 92/100 ( Wine Advocate)
"The 2009 Teyssier possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as smoky barbecue notes intermixed with creme de cassis, black cherries, and earth. Ripe, generous, and medium to full-bodied, it should drink beautifully young yet age for 10-12+ years." 91/100 (Wine Advocate)
"Lovely juicy, crunchy fruit accompanied by lift and grip. A satisfying drink and accessible early on. Great value. Drink 2012-2018." 16/20 (Decanter)
"This is denser, richer and more meaty. They have improved the grapes for this wine by including some good plots from near Chateau Monbusquet, but the aim is to make a wine that is approachable, and drinkable within a year of purchase (although this year I would say it may take a little longer to fully soften up)." 90-91/100 (South China Morning Post)
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