2012 Belle Cousine Hyde de Villaine

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Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2017

Aromas of currants, fresh herbs and walnuts with hints of cedar. Full body, silky and refined tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Pretty Bordeaux blend. Drink now.

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95
95/100

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93
93/100

James Suckling

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95 points
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Score 95/100 · Decanter

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2022-3033, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2012 Belle Cousine is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. It shows good depth and plenty of textural richness, along with a bit more oak influence than is common here. Ripe red-toned fruit, spice, mocha and torrefaction fill out the layers. Even at ten years of age, the 2012 is an infant, but the oak is starting to give way to a more advanced set of aromas.

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HdV Winery
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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