Le Thil 2015 (750ML)

90 Points, AG, VInous: "The 2015 Le Thil is a dark, powerful wine endowed with serious fruit intensity and power. Black fruit, chocolate, new leather, spice and tobacco give the 2015 much of its dark, brooding personality. From barrel, the 2015 was much more sexy. Today, it is decidedly more tannic and rustic, especially in its tannins. It will be interesting to see if bottle age helps smooth things out. There is more than enough density to support at least a handful of years in the cellar. (AG)"

93 Point, James Suckling: "A linear and tight 2015 with chocolate, hazelnut and currant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and intensity. Pure merlot. Same producer as Smith-Haut-Lafitte. Better in 2020." 4/18

92 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter: "This is still 100% Merlot, while waiting for the Cabernet Franc vines to mature (it's massal selection from Beauregard). Despite the pure Merlot, this is tight, almost austere, with clear ageing potential. It has carefully extracted black fruits and firm tannins, yet there's a softness through the mid-palate and an opening out on the finish which develops into plump red fruits. (Drink between 2021-2035)" 12/17