the 2012 Beychevelle seduces with its crème de cassis depth
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : Composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon
soft berry fruit and silky tannins — the elegant second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild
A refined red second wine from the legendary Cheval Blanc estate
some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element
Château Troplong-Mondot - 1er GC classé B - 2009 - St-Emilion Grand Cru Chapelle d'Ausone the 2012 Beychevelle seduces withRobert Parker's Wine Advocate : Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Troplong Mondot bounds out of the glass with plum preserves, spice cake, mincemeat and potpourri scents plus suggestions of exotic spices, incense and a waft of balsamic. Full bodied, super rich, concentrated and plushly textured, the hedonic fruit possesses loads of spicy layers and a very long and decadent finish. If you love wines you can stand a spoon up in, you're gonna go nuts over