2015 Pagodes de Cos, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit but enormously talented Alexandre Thienpont

but enormously talented Alexandre Thienpont has produced a sublime 2006 VCC (as it is known) with a finesse and silkiness rarely found outside top Grand Cru Red Burgundy

this is a truly lovely wine

This is certainly one of the best Sénéchaux yet

with explosive and persistent blackberry fruit and a sensuous

2015 Pagodes de Cos, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit but enormously talented Alexandre ThienpontReally very generous fruit on the palate is accompanied by fine, ripe tannins and a very good finish. There is a lushness to the fruit here which I really enjoy. Nice weight, depth, but poised and clean. Its sweet, soft, succulent, juicy, round and joyous. It's also very promising to see this second wine follow hard in the footsteps of its grand vin. Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot