Chateau La Fleur Morange 2012

Type: Red Wine      Volume: 750ml

Winery: Chateau La Fleur Morange

Country: France     Region: Bordeaux

District: St Emilion

Grapes Varieties: 70% Merlot,30% Cabernet Franc

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Alcohol: 14.5% abv     Packing: Original Wooden Case of 6 bottles

Ratings and Tasting Notes:

(JS=92) A firm and flavorful wine with chocolate, toasted oak, coffee, and berry character. Full body, chewy tannins, and a savory finish. A little bitter on the finish but this will come out nicely. Better in 2016.

(RP=90) The more expensive cuvee, the 2012 La Fleur Morange, is the more serious of the siblings. Broodingly dark ruby/purple, with more cassis, black raspberry, earth, and spice, it is medium to full-bodied, ripe, pure, nicely textured, and long. This is consistently a top effort and ideal for drinking early on or cellaring for 10-12 years. It is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc from 80-year-old vines cropped at a lowly 25 hectoliters per hectare (14.5% alcohol).