Parker about Château Cadet Piola 2003
This estate typically produces muscular, tannic St.-Emilions, but recent vintages have revealed more charm and texture. The 2003 is hard as a rock, but it reveals good weight and ripeness as well as plenty of earthy, black cherry, and spice characteristics. This austere, muscular Cadet-Piola lacks charm and suppleness, but makes up for those defects with a dense, concentrated, structured style.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Emilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Cadet Piola, BP 24, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2012 - 2036 |
Parker Punkte | 88 |
Jahrgang | 2003 |
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Château Cadet Piola 2003

Château Cadet-Piola 2003 is a wine that, despite the challenges of the vintage, combines the characteristics of its terroir in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, with remarkable quality and expressiveness.
On the nose, this wine reveals an intense bouquet with a variety of aromas. Aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and cassis are accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper, vanilla, and a hint of licorice. Despite the extreme conditions of the vintage, the aroma displays remarkable intensity and complexity.
On the palate, Château Cadet-Piola 2003 presents itself with a lush richness and a powerful body. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, resulting in a robust texture. The fruit flavors are concentrated and powerful, accompanied by moderate acidity that lends structure to the wine. Nuances of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a hint of smoke contribute to the complexity and give the wine additional depth.
The finish is long and spicy, with impressive persistence. Château Cadet-Piola 2003 may not be one of the classic vintages, but it still offers a powerful and expressive drinking experience that impressively overcomes the challenges of the vintage.