Delicious for its price point, the 2016 Château Le Doyenné is composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. As it evolves in the glass lifted aromas of menthol, incense, and violets swirl around darker notes of blackberry and dusky plums. It’s medium-bodied with grippy tannins at the mid-palate, and a limber acid spine lending freshness and poise, The finish is layered and complex—cedar, dried oregano, earth, and a touch of mouthwatering salinity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
92 Points