Colgin IX Estate 2014 (Ex-Winery)

Colgin IX Estate 2014 (Ex-Winery)From their steep hillside vineyards on Pritchard Hill, the 2014 Proprietary Red IX Estate is an old fashioned Mdoc blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, but with some Cabernet Franc (rarely seen in the Mdoc these years) as well as Merlot and Petit Verdot. Striking aromatics of violets, forest floor, loamy soil nuances, blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry soar from the glass of this spectacular 2014. The acidity seems reasonable but on the lower

this is disappointingly thin and while there is good complexity

I like the focused drive of the finish

the 2014 Proprietary Red IX Estate is an old-fashioned Médoc blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon

Striking aromatics of violets

all wrapped in a wonderfully long

The utterly compelling 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage and 1

the 2011 is simply remarkable for the year

yet retains its sense of balance and symmetry

spice and floral elements

citrus-tinged finish that is utterly beguiling

While certainly a quality '76 I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of excellent depth and length

It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue in addition to abundant aromas of smoky oak