ON-21520

Château La France Delhomme Cru Bourgeiois 2016, A.C. Médoc

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

$39.00 (21520)

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90 pts
3
December 11, 2021

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This deeply shaded cabernet-based Medoc is moving into prime. The nose shows very lifted raspberry/currant fruit and...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Surprisingly advanced and mature in the Bordeaux context, this is a pure merlot from the Médoc, a rarity to be sure,...

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Community Reviews (1)

mrcaribbeanvino
mrcaribbeanvino

Soft beautiful red fruit dominates the nose; strawberry, raspberry and a hint of cranberry jam. Mushrooms and oak follow. Felt like I was smelling a chianti.

The palate is oak, mushroom, plum, cherry, minerals, vanilla and chocolate. After 90 min perfume flavours come out. Some chalky tannins linger but soften after 45 minutes.

Great food wine

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