2015 d'Arche
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Tasted blind. Very deep orangey gold. Very sweet and not quite enough acidity. Barley sugar – but it would stand up to a very sweet pudding! Dry finish though. Not quite beautifully balanced. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Deep copper. Rich and round with spiced apple flavours. Good balance even if not top flight, with good weight. (JR)
The 2015 Château d'Arce checks in as a 90/10 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that’s from the clay and limestone soils on the upper plateau of the Castillon region. Charming, fruit-forward, and straight-up hedonistic, with lovely cherry fruits and spicy aromas and flavors, it’s not going to make old bones but is one delicious, high-quality Bordeaux that offers pleasure!
Mid gold. Rather cheesy occluded nose. Lots of weight and substance on the palate. Overall a rather savoury Sauternes! Still pretty chewy on the end. (JR)