2003 Certan Marzelle
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This is a 100% Merlot cuvee fashioned by Christian Moueix from an 8-acre vineyard he culled out from his flagship property, the vineyard once known as Certan-Giraud. His older vine cuvee from this property is called Hosanna. Sensual and disarmingly charming, the dark ruby/plum-colored 2003 possesses superb fruit in the nose along with a big, sweet candied black cherry attack revealing notions of smoke, licorice, and herbs. This luscious, medium-bodied Certan-Marzelle provides a totally hedonistic turn-on. It should be drunk over the next 7-8 years.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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Mid crimson. Light, meaty nose then very soft, gentle sweet start to the palate. A little suppressed. Shaded, smudgy violet notes. Good acidity and quite light tannins but no tension. Respectably sturdy but not the most exciting of the Moueix offerings. (JR)
Good dark red. Fairly ripe aromas of black cherry liqueur and licorice. Supple in texture but with only moderate depth; somewhat medicinal flavors of black cherry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Shows limited personality today, but the tannins are reasonably soft and smooth.