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Lionel Osmin & Cie

Buzet · France

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red meats · game meats · aged cheeses · stews · grilled dishes

201488 pts

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that comes from the small region of Buzet in the north of Gascony. This wine has tannins that are already well integrated with the black currant fruits and acidity. It is going to develop further into a rich, smooth wine. Drink from 2018.
201385 pts

A big wine that is full-bodied, ripe, juicy with some green flavors and flashes of toast. Possibly over the top, it is still enjoyable in its broad way. It will be better in 2016.
201287 pts

The small region of Buzet halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse produces fruity, ripe and full-bodied Bordeaux-blend wines. This rich example has soft tannins and a smooth texture. Blackberry fruit flavors are right up front with a light amount of juicy acidity at the end. It is…
201088 pts

The richness of the vintage is very apparent in this full-bodied wine. With weight, structure and dark black fruits, it is textured and showing some vanilla and spice. Smooth, developing well and ready to drink in 2014.
200988 pts

Black plum flavors dominate this smoothly ripe wine with its soft tannins and rich texture. It is ready to drink, with its structure already well integrated, the wood just showing as toast and coffee.