2010 Teyssier
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Good medium red. Ripe aromas of strawberry, coffee, milk chocolate and smoke, with distinctly wilder notes of leather and andouillette. Smooth and nicely concentrated, with the red berry and truffle flavors lifted by pepper and herb nuances. This easygoing wine is approachable already. Finishes with soft tannins and a light saline quality.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Robert Parker
More reviews and scores
Very dark crimson. Very dark crimson. Exceptionally sweet with a sprinkle of sawdust on the end. Broad, chocolate-coated mulberries on the palate – so much sweeter than most! But in general there is good tannin management. Rather luscious. (JR)
Teyssier, The home property of Jonathan Maltus is produced from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Licorice, dark berries, medium body and soft textured dark fruit are found in this wine. winecellarinsider.com
An over-achieving estate for a number of years now, this dense purple wine exhibits oodles of creme de cassis and licorice, hints of subtle barbecue smoke and toast, terrific texture and a long, succulent, fleshy finish. It is not all that dissimilar from the 2009 in terms of its flamboyance and drinkability, although I suspect that analytically the pH is slightly lower and the tannins a bit higher than those of its older sibling. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com