2014 Chateau La Haye Saint-Estephe Auxey Duresses which is 80% Merlot and

which is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc

"This is powerful and blows away much of the competition with its depth and layers

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In some recent vintages Léoville-Poyferré has been quite showy

2014 Chateau La Haye Saint-Estephe Auxey Duresses which is 80% Merlot andAt nine years old, this Saint Estephe is open for business. It has a solid core of dark purple fruit with aromatic notes of earth and cigar box. The palate is medium bodied with well dialed in black fruit braced by fresh acidity. The tannins are present, though they dont stick out, as the wine is perfectly balanced. Its ready to drink now, and will stay on its plateau for another 5 10 years.