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Moulin Saint Georges 2011
St Emilion, Grand Cru
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Owned by the Vauthier family, this wine receives much of the same attention as the historic Ausone vineyard. Open-knit with lots of ripe black cherry and black currant fruit as well as crisp acids, a hint of chalky minerality, and a medium-bodied finish, it can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years. Score: 88 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2022 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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In many vintages this estate, owned by Ausone’s Alain Vauthier, produces a sleeper of the vintage. The dark blue/purple-colored 2011 Moulin St.-Georges exhibits lots of raspberry, charcoal, truffle and incense characteristics, medium body, good purity, crunchy acids and a spicy, layered, authoritative finish. Consume it over the next decade. Score: 88 - 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2022 Date: 30 April 2012 |
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The Moulin Saint-Georges is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc picked at 35hl/ha and will spend around 18 months in new oak. It has a floral bouquet emanating from the ripe Cabernet Franc, hints of cassis and blackcurrant complemented by subtle crushed stone aromas with aeration. It is well defined and focused, the oak deftly assimilated into the wine. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely opening of vibrant, red berry fruit with hints of truffle and dried meats. It is very well balanced with svelte tannins and substance from start to finish. This is a supremely accomplished Saint Emilion from Alain Vauthier: feminine and…nubile. Tasted April 2012. Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 30 April 2012 |
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 18 months in new oak. Cedary cassis nose, plenty of oak in evidence. Slight minty note. Soft, thick tannins. Rounded but finishes a bit dry and not a lot of flesh in the middle. Then a rush of juice on the finish. Not integrated at the moment. (JH) Score: 15 - 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2024 Date: 24 April 2012 |
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Fine fruit and tannins but a rather rapier-edged acidity leaves a hard note. A little too vif but should age. Score: 16 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2026 Date: 16 April 2012 |
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