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Le Souley Sainte-Croix, Red Wine

Wine grape variety: 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc.
2003
Color Great dark red color with purple reflections; straight and sparkling color.
Nose Intense and plentiful: a lot of red fruit (dark cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant) quite fresh with an aromatic palette showing mineral notes (flint) ending with a very pleasant smoky touch of game.
Palate Fresh initial taste, full bodied. Good tannic structure with delicate tannins. Upon opening, mineral notes reveal together with ripe grape and spicy notes (ginger, cinnamon). Good tasting balance. Smooth and round final taste with delicate taste of ripe fruit and vanilla.
Synthesis Good wine. Beautiful harmony. For young wines' amateurs.
2002
Color Beautiful red ruby with dark cherry hints. Straight and bright color.
Nose Little developed, rather closed. Upon opening, black fruit aromas arise (blackcurrant, blueberry, plum) and fragrances of hot marc ending with liquorices note.
Palate Initial taste is rather stiff with many aromas being gradually developed. Medium tannic structure with tight and delicate tannins slowly melting. Upon opening, mature grapes reveal with slightly toasted spicy tinges (pepper, cinnamon) good balanced final taste with a pleasant note of kernel.
Synthesis Good wine to be drunk soon.
2001
Color Beautiful red ruby; straight and bright color.
Nose Little closed, not much developed, getting better when stirred. Fresh notes of red fruit, also spicy ones ending on very pleasant leather fragrances.
Palate Initial taste is pure. A lot of aromas being gradually developed. Good tannic structure with high quality tannins. Upon opening aromas reveal with notes of game. Good balance. Final taste very tasty with liquorices notes.
Synthesis Good wine. Needs a few more years.
2000
Color Beautiful red ruby with hints of purplish blue reflections.
Nose Intense with liquorices aromas together with red fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant) enhanced by spicy tinges.
Palate Initial taste is full. Good volume and density. Delicate body and well balanced feeling. Fruity aromas are back; the tannins are in full bloom and develop well in the palate. Pleasant final taste with note of cinnamon.
Synthesis Good wine.
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