Château la Confession Red Bordeaux Blend St. Émilion Grand Cru 2006

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Percentage Grape: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with average age of 39 years Soil: Claye...

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A superb effort from young Jean-Philippe Janoueix, this inky/purple-colored wine displays moderately intense, but pure aromatics of black fruits, l... Read more

Shows aromas of berries and lavender, with a hint of mahogany. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and bright acidity. Long and juicy. Very attractive n... Read more

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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines
11/09/2010

A superb effort from young Jean-Philippe Janoueix, this inky/purple-colored wine displays moderately intense, but pure aromatics of black fruits, lead pencil shavings, smoke, and camphor. Terrific fru... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2006 La Confession 1500ml


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Source: JJ Buckley Fine Wines
11/24/2010

Shows aromas of berries and lavender, with a hint of mahogany. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and bright acidity. Long and juicy. Very attractive now. Best after 2009. 980 cases made. -JS Wine Enthusiast. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2006 La Confession 1500ml


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Source: Morrell & Company
04/01/2008

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Winemaker's Notes:

Percentage Grape: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with average age of 39 years<br/><br/>Soil: Clayey-sandy soils<br/><br/>Growing Climate: Super-serious vineyard management and harvesting practices<br/><br/>Vinification Method: Fruit twice sorted, moved by gravity flow to small Taransaud, open-top oak fermenters; cap punching and pumping over alternately; 4 to 9-day cold soak @ 8° to 11° C; total maceration ran 23 to 29 days.<br/><br/>Alcohol Percentage: null %

Percentage Grape: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with average age of 39 years<br/><br/>Soil: Clayey-sandy soils<br/><br/>Growing Climate: Super-serious vineyard management and harvesting practices<br/><br/>Vinification Method: Fruit twice sorted, moved by gravity flow to small Taransaud, open-top oak fermenters; cap punching and pumping over alternately; 4 to 9-day cold soak @ 8° to 11° C; total maceration ran 23 to 29 days.<br/><br/>Alcohol Percentage: null %

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