Acte 9,

Destination

Acte 9, 2017

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Acte 9, 2017

The young Bouchet vines (a massale selection from Chateau Lafleur) were hit hardest by the frost. As a result, the 2017 Acte is 100% Merlot. Taking out such a vital part of this wine's DNA is bound to have an effect. It loses that wonderful aromatic profile that the Bouchet provides, but it gains an even more seductive texture. This is less of a Lafleur sibling and more akin to the great Merlot dominated wines from the limestone plateau of St Emilion. Mineral infused Merlot fruit, quite forward and very alluring. The profile is so refined and polished, waves of effortless well delineated cherry and damson coat the palate. This is super stylish and delicious.

ABV:

14%

94/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

The 2017 Guinaudeau Acte 9 is 100% Merlot and has a medium to deep garnet color. It needed a little time and patient coaxing to reveal notes of fresh blackberries and black raspberries, with hints of wild sage, lilacs, and mossy bark plus a waft of graphite. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense without being heavy, delivery great purity of fruit with loads of floral and earthy nuances, framed by ripe, rounded tannins and amazing tension, finishing long.

Date Reviewed:

12/2022

Drinking Window:

2022 - 2040

90/100

Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2017 L’Acte 9 de G is the final vintage of this wine under this name. Frost forced it to be 100% Merlot from pure limestone soils. It has a perfumed bouquet with black cherries, iodine and light lavender aromas. Very fine definition here and quite intense. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly sinewy opening A stone marine influence, seaweed and brine define the persistent finish. This will require three or four years in bottle just to soften its edges.

Date Reviewed:

02/2020

Drinking Window:

2024 - 2040

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