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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Rupert & Rothschild Western Cape Baron Edmond 2004 84+ Points

Rupert & Rothschild Western Cape Baron Edmond 2004 84+ Points


Clear, bright, mahogany red with brown rim, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity, no evidence of gas or sediment.

Clean, medium plus intensity with blueberries and cherries, fragrant, oaky style impating a rather powerful mocha / charry note, cedar wood, lead pencil and licorice.

Dry, medium plus acidity, medium tannin, medium alcohol, new flavours of blackcurrant jam and slight overipe texture, medium complexity and lenght, now until 2016.

Blend of 36 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 54% Merlot, 17 months in French oak