2014 Gracia
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The 2014 Gracia felt a little green on the nose, lacking the freshness of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with black fruit, very spicy and peppery in the mouth with a firm, rather bitter finish. Odd showing. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
Altre recensioni e punteggi
Tasted blind. Very dark blackish garnet. Thick and rather gawky. Over-extracted and a bit bitter on the end. (JR)
The 2014 Gracia has a backward bouquet, but I like the delineation of floral violet and iris scents emerging with time with admirable focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a spicy entry, good depth and sinew here with surprising structure on the finish laden with white pepper. It needs a little more persistence, but I think that will come with two or three years of bottle age. This may merit a higher score with bottle age.
The 2014 Gracia is racy and exuberant from the outset. Crème de cassis, espresso, violet, mint and sweet spice notes all meld together. Sumptuous, plush and inviting, the Gracia shows the more opulent side of Saint-Émilion. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2014 has turned out beautifully. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so. The blend is 70 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc and 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted two times.