Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2015 Falstaff has aged very well. It shows the riper style that was the norm back in the day at Realm, but it has arrived at its tenth birthday in style. Dark red cherry, mocha, rose petal and a generous kiss of French oak sweetness are front and center.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2028
Robert Parker 97
"Composed of 88% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot, the 2015 The Falstaff gives a deep garnet-purple color and compelling nose of crushed wild blueberries and blackberries plus fragrant earth and Indian spices nuances, with coaxing, lovely garrigue, dried roses, cigar box and crushed rock nuances. The palate is soft and sleek, with an elegant, medium to full body and very fine-grained tannins supporting the intense blue and black fruit flavors, layering in spice box, earth and bay leaf notions on the long finish. 300 cases were made."
Anticipated maturity: 2017-2037
