Château de Laussac
Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
From Castillon. Bought this after reading some nice words on the property by Panos K, and I’m impressed. I had reservations about the apparently modern bent to the wines, but I didn’t find this too heavy-handed or sweet, for my taste anyway. Firm, well-structured and focused, with savory notes of licorice, cracked pepper and mocha that open up with time to reveal a nice dark berry core. Great with meat and cheese. Decent value as well. Drinks well with air, but this has the backbone to age a bit.
From Castillon. Bought this after reading some nice words on the property by Panos K, and I’m impressed. I had reservations about the apparently modern bent to the wines, but I didn’t find this too heavy-handed or sweet, for my taste anyway. Firm, well-structured and focused, with savory notes of licorice, cracked pepper and mocha that open up with time to reveal a nice dark berry core. Great with meat and cheese. Decent value as well. Drinks well with air, but this has the backbone to age a bit.
Feb 18th, 2021
Better when drinking it with a Frenchman
Better when drinking it with a Frenchman
Mar 21st, 2016
Solid, well-balanced, but either I have a cold or it's a bit muted in bouquet and taste. Finding it easy drinking but unremarkable.
Solid, well-balanced, but either I have a cold or it's a bit muted in bouquet and taste. Finding it easy drinking but unremarkable.
Feb 28th, 2020
Great easy drinking weeknight wine and perfect crowd pleaser.
Great easy drinking weeknight wine and perfect crowd pleaser.
Feb 6th, 2019
Impulse Costco buy... took a few minutes to open. Enjoyable nose... think black forest berries meet ‘snap into a slim-jim.’ Grape jelly, peppercorns, and bark notes are there too. Ripe on the palate, speaking to the warm vintage with dark fruits and cedar. Crunchy tannins lead to a chalky finish. Drink or hold for up to 5 years. Solid QPR.
Impulse Costco buy... took a few minutes to open. Enjoyable nose... think black forest berries meet ‘snap into a slim-jim.’ Grape jelly, peppercorns, and bark notes are there too. Ripe on the palate, speaking to the warm vintage with dark fruits and cedar. Crunchy tannins lead to a chalky finish. Drink or hold for up to 5 years. Solid QPR.
Sep 23rd, 2018
Exhibits energetic and vibrant character, along a foundation of sour black cherry and warm blackberry flavors, evolving into ravishing dark chocolate and cedar notes. Light bell pepper nuances are never too far away. Chewy and firm tannins make the finish addictive. 75% Merlot and 25% Cab Franc. This wine has a gusto about it...
Exhibits energetic and vibrant character, along a foundation of sour black cherry and warm blackberry flavors, evolving into ravishing dark chocolate and cedar notes. Light bell pepper nuances are never too far away. Chewy and firm tannins make the finish addictive. 75% Merlot and 25% Cab Franc. This wine has a gusto about it...
Jul 24th, 2018
Petit vin de table - nothing to write home about
Petit vin de table - nothing to write home about
Nov 16th, 2015