2014 Le Sartre
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The 2014 Le Sartre is a powerful, sinewy wine with serious density of fruit and equally imposing tannins. Although not especially refined, it delivers quite a bit of intensity in a hearty, rustic style that is best enjoyed on the young side. The blend is 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 40 % Merlot.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2014 Le Sartre comes across as quite rustic, with big, chewy tannins and considerable overall intensity. A blast of dark fruit, smoke, licorice, tobacco and new leather hit the palate in this intense, powerful wine. There is no shortage of personality here. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.
The Château Le Sartre 2014 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. It has a slightly conservative nose, nicely focused with tertiary black fruit and smoky tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, satisfactory red and black fruit with a touch of graphite on the anachronistic but refined finish. You could describe this Graves as a bit old-fashioned, but it comes across as an honest and satisfying wine in the making.
Alain Raynaud consulting. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot. Zippy, minerally nose and just a little shortage of juice on the palate. A bit dry and demanding but the fruit is in good condition. More mineral than fruity. (JR)