La terre aux arômes de fruits noirs — 4 months ago
Nice medium body! — 7 months ago
One of the better older Bordeaux I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely at peak with so many layers. It outshined an ‘03 Grand Puy Lacoste (which showed thin), ‘03 Montelena (sadly corked), and an ‘03 BV Georges de LaTour (rich/sweet).
Absolutely on fire from pop, this 20yr old left bank Bordeaux showed none of the overripe/too hot characteristics of the vintage. Deep purple/black in the glass with no bricking. Full-bodied. Mocha, truffle, roasted blackberries and raspberries, graphite on the nose. Ripe (but not overly so) dark berries, plum, cassis with vanilla pipe tobacco and even some iron. Still a good bit of tannin on the finish. This shows as a “modern” style due to the warmth, but balanced. Wish I had more. Pop the corks and enjoy! — a year ago
It’s great to grab a wine with a little age. Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, floral spice and cedar notes, blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged 75% on new oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe plum and black cherry with cacao, tobacco, licorice and spice. Fine developed tannins, well balanced on long finish, ending with fruit, cedar and earthy spice character. Very nice, tasting great now. — 3 months ago
Vin Rouge, Durham 11/11/23 — 4 months ago
Chateau La Borie Cote du Rhone Villages 2019
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black plum, cassis, blueberry, blackberry,
Dry. Flavors of baked black fruit, blackberry, blueberry, herbal, spice. Rich tannins are part silky, part firm. Good acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago
Solid value — 3 months ago
dry but light, enjoyable for a weeknight — 3 months ago
Jeff Choy
Young but already showing so much promise. — 13 days ago