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Domaine de l'A, Cotes de
Castillon, Tasting notes, Bordeaux wines, France
Tasting Domaine de l'A |
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Tasting notes on Domaine de l'A
- Cotes de Castillon |
1999 Domaine de l'A - Cotes de
Castillon,
Bordeaux, France60%
Merlot / 25%
Cabernet-Franc / 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon
1999 Domaine de l'A: clear ruby hue. The
nose
is a bit closed at the opening but widens gradually in the glass revealing spices and mint fragrances. Harmonious
attack mainly dominated by pepper. Smooth and long
finish.
Because of the relative youth of the property's vines (20
years old on average), the wine lacks some concentration.
Nevertheless with such a natural class, Domaine de l'A. will undoubtedly become one of the most promising estates of the decade!
88/100
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2000 Domaine de l'A - Cotes de
Castillon,
Bordeaux, France 60%
Merlot - 25%
Cabernet
Franc - 15%
Cabernet
Sauvignon
2000
Domaine de l'A : raspberry colour and
lightish. On the
nose, there is a subtle
balance of red fruits and
flowers for this 2000 Domaine de l'A. A hint of
vanilla. In the mouth
2000 Domaine de l'A is well
balanced, the tannins are
crisp
and the fruit is
fresh. A smooth Domaine de l'A showing lots of finesse and distinction, an almost
feminine wine. 88/100
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2001 Domaine de l'A - Cotes de
Castillon,
Bordeaux, France
2007 April - Luminous bright hue. Beautiful and intense nose
dominated by blackcurrant, plum liquor and spices. Seductive juicy
body with a very lush fruit.
Tannins are a little drying out and somewhat restrain the
finish. For sure, 2001 Domaine de l'A is a lovely wine but seems to
be currently in a kind of ungrateful transition phase. |
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2004 Domaine de l'A - Cotes de
Castillon,
Bordeaux, France
07/2007 - As opposed to the 2005 and 2006 vintages, 2004 Domaine de
l'A is more oaky and slightly below its usual standard, with hints
of reduction (probably just an unpleasant temporary stage). The
fruit has been well-extracted and there is considerable volume and
length on the palate. Beautifully fresh on the aftertaste. It will
take a few more months to be able to appreciate this wine's fruit
and balance.
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