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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2020-2029, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2020

A real sleeper in 2017, Barrabaque's Cuvée Prestige is bold, luscious and super-expressive, not to mention wonderfully inviting. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, spice, mint, rose petals and licorice infuse the 2017 with striking layers of dimension. The Cuvée Prestige was done mostly in cement, with about 20% oak. More importantly, it is an exquisitely delicious wine. Fronsac is rarely this elegant.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
91-92/100

James Suckling

91
91/100

James Suckling

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91 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 91/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2020

Deep ruby/purple-colored, the 2017 Chateau Barrabaque Prestige is beautiful stuff. Loads of black raspberry, chocolate, spice, and flowery notes emerge from this plush, medium-bodied, textured effort that has the structure and depth to evolve for a decade. The blend is 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec, aged 15 months in 30% new French oak. Thomas Duclos also consults here and the quality shows.

91 points
James Suckling
Score 91/100 · James Suckling, Dec 2019

Ripe, darker fruit here with plums and mulberries, as well as plenty of oak spice in the mix. A bright, juicy palate with plenty of tannin purchase. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and malbec. Drink or hold.

91 - 92 points
James Suckling
Score 91-92/100 · James Suckling

Tight and focused with a pretty core of ripe fruit and spices. Medium body and a bright finish. Better than 2016?

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Barrabaque
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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