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G Acte Eight Guinaudeau 2016
HED39768
75 cl
14.5%
£47.80
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Produced from a near equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this multi-layered, powerful red offers up black fruited notes with complex sous bois, tobacco and pencil shaving character. The eighth vintage of this wine produced by Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau.
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The 2016 Acte 8 is a little more intensity on the nose compared to the Acte 6 with layers of blackberry, briary, touches of blueberry and violet. This is extremely precise and extremely pure. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, more rondeur than the 2015 and exceptional harmony and poise. This seems to shimmer with energy – displayed just the right amount of sappiness to urge another sip. Tasted at the Acte vertical in London. Neal Martin1st July 2019
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