Rating 91
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2012
Appellation
Bordeaux
France
ABV 14%
Price $47.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-03-16

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Long-Term Aging, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Special Occasion Splurges, Winning Over the Boss

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Tempranillo

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Château Gaby Bordeaux 2012
This Bordeaux is immediately enticing, given its succulence on the nose. Layers of black cherry, sweet tobacco, and vanilla bean appear comforting and expensive, with hints of iron and salt. Those notes carry through to the palate, where tannic grip adds bitter, clay-like notes that will unfold over time.

Reviewed On: 03-16-2018
91
POINTS
Château Gaby Bordeaux 2012
This Bordeaux is immediately enticing, given its succulence on the nose. Layers of black cherry, sweet tobacco, and vanilla bean appear comforting and expensive, with hints of iron and salt. Those notes carry through to the palate, where tannic grip adds bitter, clay-like notes that will unfold over time.

Reviewed On: 03-16-2018