2012 Château Lespault Martillac

Estate: Château Lespault Martillac
Region: Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
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Tasting Note:December 15, 2017

Stunning food at L’Absinthe and solid wine. Deep mix of garnet and ruby red with lighter edges. Nice amount of red and dark plums, leather, tobacco leaves and some damp earth on the nose. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and rounded with great acidity. Similar notes on the palate with some more red berries, a touch herbal and dark spices. Medium plus to full bodied and lengthy finish.

Since 2009 this property has been owned and managed by Domaine de Chevalier. This vintage is made up of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for around 15 months in French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2026.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - A little expensive at the restaurant for €60.00. Average in USA is around $30.00.

Château Lespault Martilla, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Left Bank, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blend, France, Red WineGreg BallingtonL’Absinthe, Paris, 2012, Château Lespault Martillac, Olivier Bernard, Pessac-Léognan, Left Bank, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Graves, $$, 92 Points, December 2017, FranceComment