2018 | Anna de Clos Dubreuil | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Thymiopoulos The quality of the fruit

The quality of the fruit and tannins are very pretty here

I've always written that if you can't afford Lafite Rothschild

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There is just a touch of sweet richness from the 7% new oak

2018 | Anna de Clos Dubreuil | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Thymiopoulos The quality of the fruitThe 2018 Anna from Clos Dubreuil, the Second Wine, is already very seductive on the nose, featuring pure black cherry, orange pith, strawberry preserve and light violet scents. These aromatics are nicely focused. The palate is well balanced with silky tannins, wonderful acidity and an irresistible sense of harmony. It borrows a soupon of the licorice from Clos Dubreuil, while the sustained finish is extremely precise. This is just as good as the Grand