Wine › 2003 › Merlot

"Deep color with very ripe red fruit on the nose. On the palate, the vintage p... "Deep color with very ripe red fruit on the nose. On the palate, the vintage proves to be particularly rich, intense and smooth with very rounded tannins. Long persistent finish. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit... more

"Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot 2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard... more

"Varietal Composition: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot... "Varietal Composition: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot This has very ripe fruit, but not overripe. Hints of prunes but mostly currants and spices on the nose, mainly cinnamon. Full-bodied with firm tannins yet polished and... more

"Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4.5% Petit Verdot, 3.5% Cabernet F... "Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4.5% Petit Verdot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc This fully mature, gorgeous 2003 Branaire Ducru possesses silky tannins, lots of cedary, spice box, floral, black cherry, forest floor and velvety leather-like notes,... more

"The grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a majority of Caberne... "The grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a majority of Cabernet Franc at 55%. Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and drought of June, July and August, 2003. This... more