2012
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Madiran - north-east of Pau, in deepest SW France
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Dry red, full bodied, aged in new oak barrels for 18 months |
90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Franc - vines aged 60+ years |
14.5%
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Beef, lamb, game, duck, cassoulet
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Best drunk the same day
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Now (with food!) or to age and evolve to 2030 and beyond
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The name Greenwich 43N takes its name from the prime meridian line, which runs directly through the Chateau Peyros vineyards. A deep, impenetrable purple core with a dark ruby rim - totally opaque. An intense nose - black and red fruits dominate (cassis, bramble and plum) together with spicy/peppery notes and some well-integrated coffee-infused oak. Immensely rich and full-bodied, with masses of dark fruit flavours, spicy, chocolatey tannins and excellent underlying acidity - well balanced, in a big sort of way. The tannins are undoubtedly winning at the moment, but this is a wine for the long term. The fruit is multi-layered and concentrated and will definitely come to the fore after a few more years in the cellar. It can be drunk now, but definitely needs rich food to bring the best out of it - something flavoursome and fatty, such as a rib of beef, lamb chops or duck. An excellent wine for the long haul. |
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