2012 Lespault-Martillac, Pessac-Léognan
91JS
91VN
90RP
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91
James Suckling
Reviewed February 2015A solid and silky red with currant, berry and plum character. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Stylish and interesting. Better in 2016.
Professional Reviews
91
Vinous
The 2012 Lespault-Martillac is soft and open-knit, with the fruit pushed forward. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint, spice and crushed flowers are all laced together nicely. The 2012 is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. Much of the wine's juicy personality comes from the high presence of Merlot. Since 2009 Lespault-Martillac has been managed by Oliver Bernard and his team at Domaine de Chevalier. (AG)
90
Wine Advocate
This property, which is owned by Domaine de Chevalier, has produced a wine that is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a very supple-textured, medium to full-bodied wine, with an impressively saturated ruby/purple color. The graphite, barbecue smoke, blackcurrants and black cherries make for an intriguing and fascinating medium to full-bodied wine with plenty of velvety texture. This is lush, plump, very complex and promising. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
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WS
Wine Spectator
Fleshy and polished, with a rounded edge to the plum, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors, carrying through the anise-framed finish. A background hint of roasted apple wood lends just enough contrast. Drink now through 2018. (JM)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Pessac-Leognan/Graves, Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1283579 |