2015 Maison Nicolas Cabernet Sauvignon

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Maison Nicolas

Varietal: Cabernet

Vintage: 2015

Country of Origin: France

Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Maison Nicolas has been a premier shipper/importer of excellent quality, great-value French wines for years. This Pays D’OC- I.G.P. cabernet sauvignon has subtle floral aromas with nuances of currant, black cherry and plum. After a bit of aeration, some mineral notes show. On the palate, you’ll taste the aforementioned fruit flavors along with some of Languedoc’s famous terroir. Tannins are soft and in perfect balance with lively acidity on the finish. This is simply a darn good bottle of French cabernet sauvignon and an unbeatable value!

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FIVE STARS
*****
92-100
A Top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

FOUR STARS
****
86-91
A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

THREE STARS
***
80-85
An above-average wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers enjoy.

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2015 Maison Nicolas Cabernet Sauvignon