ready-improve12-bottle Case: 2017 Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Bordeaux Rouge

This dense wine has layers of tannins on top of the black fruits. It is rich, with a juicy black-currant character and lots of acidity to balance with the structure. Drink from 2020.

89pts Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Lovely, deep ruby red appearance for the Dourthe La Grande Cuvée 2017. Charming on the bouquet, where a hint of toast intermingles with red and black berry fruit aromas. Initially sumptuously smooth on the palate, the wine gains momentum to unleash delicious, fruit-laden texture, oozing freshness and appealing spicy notes. Very well-balanced overall, backed by rounded, silky tannins and culminating in a long, fruity final woven with well-integrated oak. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot

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