“The 2021 Resèrve de la Comtesse offers up aromas of sweet berry fruit, blackcurrants, petals and classy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated palate that’s framed by lively acids and beautifully refined tannins. It’s a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 11% Petit Verdot, and Nicolas Glumineau tells me that some wine was sold off in bulk this year to guarantee the quality of the Resèreve. It’s certainly among the best second wines of the vintage.” 89-91 pts., William Kelley, robertparker.com
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2021 Reserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
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Robert Parker 89-91
The 2021 Resèrve de la Comtesse offers up aromas of sweet berry fruit, blackcurrants, petals and classy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated palate that’s framed by lively acids and beautifully refined tannins. It’s a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 11% Petit Verdot, and Nicolas Glumineau tells me that some wine was sold off in bulk this year to guarantee the quality of the Resèreve. It’s certainly among the best second wines of the vintage.
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