2012 La Prade, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux (12 x Bottle)
The 2012 La Prade is very nicely focused in the glass. Bright red cherry, red currant and raspberry are all very much alive in the glass. There is a good deal of nervous energy and tension from the limestone-rich soils, although today, the 2012 is a bit compact. Still, there is plenty to like and to look forward to. Orange peel and white pepper add attractive aromatic top notes to the finish.
2012 La Prade, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux (12 x Bottle)
The 2012 La Prade is very nicely focused in the glass. Bright red cherry, red currant and raspberry are all very much alive in the glass. There is a good deal of nervous energy and tension from the limestone-rich soils, although today, the 2012 is a bit compact. Still, there is plenty to like and to look forward to. Orange peel and white pepper add attractive aromatic top notes to the finish.
| Producer | Chateau La Prade |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Cotes de Bordeaux |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.00% |
| Style | Medium , Dry |
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
From another of the small estates owned by the very talented winemaking consultant Nicolas Thienpont, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc has dense ruby/purple color, loads of blueberries, raspberry and a distinctive chalky minerality, which no doubt comes from the limestone, clay soils of the Côtes de Francs. The wine is medium-bodied, then finishes slightly narrower than Thienpont’s Alcee from the Côtes de Castillon. Nevertheless, it is still a nicely made wine. Drink it over the next decade.
87 Points / Drinking 2015 - 2025
By Robert M. Parker, Jr. / April 2015