2014 Rahoul 12 Pack

90 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of plums and meat follow through to a medium body, soft and silky tannins and a medium finish. Drink or hold.

Jane Anson - Decanter

Rich round fruit on the nose, spicy plum, gourmet touches of oak, fairly super-charged impact on the attack, the oak is vanilla bean clove and cappucino, with tannins that are chewy and front-of-mouth. Ambition on display, helped by fresh acidity and minerality, will need a few years, and will suit those who prefer a more contemporary gourmet feel. Drink: 2018-2028 (89) 17/20

James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

Pure raspberry and blackberry fruit races along, with a bright iron edge carrying the finish. Fresh and nicely rendered.

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

87–89. Barrel Sample. Intense acidity masks the lean fruit and severe texture. The tannins are more dominant than the fruit due to a bitter, extractive character.   — R.V. (3/30/2015)

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

Ripe red cherry, smoke, tobacco and savory notes give the 2014 Rahoul its distinctive personality. Drink this exotic, rustic Graves over the next few years, before the fruit loses its intensity

Jeannie Cho Lee MW - Asian Palate

Upfront, quite simple red with ripe plum and dark fruit flavors. Tannins are soft and round without much grip on the mid-palate. Not complex, well made solid wine for near term drinking.

Neal Martin - Wine Advocate

The Château Rahoul 2014 is a blend of 78% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon picked September 30-October 7. Two samples were tasted, one dusty, but the other with easygoing, soft red berry fruit that felt a little jammy. The palate is sweet on the entry with ripe tannin and pointed acidity, but lacking the persistence on the finish.