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Lespault Martillac (from Domaine de Chevalier) 2012

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Tasting Notes

The 2012 Lespault-Martillac is soft and open-knit, with the fruit pushed forward. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint, spice and crushed flowers are all laced together nicely. The 2012 is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. Much of the wine's juicy personality comes from the high presence of Merlot. Since 2009 Lespault-Martillac has been managed by Oliver Bernard and his team at Domaine de Chevalier.

Score: 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2016-2024 01 January 2016

This property, which is owned by Domaine de Chevalier, has produced a wine that is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a very supple-textured, medium to full-bodied wine, with an impressively saturated ruby/purple color. The graphite, barbecue smoke, blackcurrants and black cherries make for an intriguing and fascinating medium to full-bodied wine with plenty of velvety texture. This is lush, plump, very complex and promising. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 30 April 2015

A solid and silky red with currant, berry and plum character. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Stylish and interesting. Better in 2016.

Score: 91

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2016+ 23 February 2015

Tasted from a barrel sample at en primeur. The Lespault-Martillac has a very pure, lifted, almost Margaux-like bouquet with very well integrated, seductive creamy oak. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins that lend it a brittle texture and this in turn, lends it wonderful tension on the finish. Excellent. Tasted April 2013.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 06 May 2013

Fine clarity of fruit and the Merlot is already showing some complexity with Petit Verdot adding structure.

Score: 88

Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2022 19 April 2013

Complete nose. Really rather intriguing and flattering. Spreads across the palate. Maybe not for the very long term but flattering for the medium term and with density and depth.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 10 April 2013