L'Hetre, Rouge, Côtes de Bordeaux
    L'Hêtre

    L'Hetre, Rouge, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2016

    87/100
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    87/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2016 L’Hêtre is the debut 12-hectare Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux from Fiona Morrison and Jacques Thienpont of Le Pin, continuing the titular tree theme (the name means “beech tree”). The vineyard was certified organic when the Thienponts acquired it. It has a delightful, well-defined red cherry and raspberry bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with dusky red fruit and quite sharp in terms of acidity, although that translates as freshness on the chewy finish. The saline aftertaste is welcome, although there is also a nagging bitterness. A good debut, but I’m sure there is better to come.
    drinking window 2020 - 2027
    date of review 01/2019

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    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Côtes de Bordeaux
    Producer:
    L'Hêtre
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    14.5%

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