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Le Petit Grand Yvon Mau Bordeaux 2012 Wine Review

Le Petit Grand Yvon Mau Bordeaux 2012

Le Petit Grand Yvon Mau Bordeaux 2012

Bordeaux, France

Community Score:83/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $15.00

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Wine Type: Red Wine


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Marco Giovanetti rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

On the nose, the wine is very fruity reminding me of fresh cassis, black cherry with a hint of licorice, spice and barnyard aromas. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full body, round with a medium acidity and ripe tannins.Generous in the palate, the wine reminds me of dark fruit flavors, leather and once again licorice notes. Dry finale with a minty blackberry finish. Good introduction to Bordeaux for young people.
Mymi Thesingingsommelier - Sommelier, FWS rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

Aristide Mau set up his trading business in 1897. Now named Yvon Mau (for his son), the company is now the 4th largest in the Bordeaux marketplace being present in 80 countries worldwide.
Yvon Mau has been a subsidiary of the Freixenet Group since 2001 and the company now makes almost half its turnover in exports.
Their philosophy is to provide customers and consumers all over the world with the very best in Bordeaux wines.
This wine is a good introduction to Bordeaux. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc combined.
In the glass it is a deep ruby red with a dark, almost opaque center and thick viscous legs.
The nose is subtle, mineraly with some black cherry, wet earth and clove.
On the palate, it is round, rich and dry. Soft tannins and mouth watering acidity. Cassis, blackberry, a little smokiness with a long finish and a touch of bitterness in the aftertaste.
A great sipper or to enjoy with pâté, duck rillette and a warm baguette!!!
Santé!

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