Well, the first bottle wasn't so great - decided to open a second. Marginallly better, but not great. Perhaps not ready to appreciate these old vintages.
#branecantenac #grandcruclasse #bordeaux #margaux #1973 — 9 years ago
A great bottle of wine from a less than idéal year. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 4% cabernet franc. Deep, dark ruby colouring, smoky tobacco aromas, fruity - red / black berry, cherry and leather on the tongue. My newest edition to the "cave", truly enjoyed this 2006 vintage.
#bordeaux #margaux #grandcruclasse #branecantenac — 9 years ago
Finally get to open this 2008 #chateauguadet on our 11th wedding anniversary. Even an hour after opening it wasn’t ready so after 24 hours it’s lovely - quintessential #stemilion, strongly subtle cassis and forest floor on the nose. Fine well-integrated tannins mid-taste, liberal acidity in the palate and a finish as long as a serpent’s tail. It’s kinda of cool this 175 year old estate was restored to #grandcruclasse status in 2008. — 5 years ago
What an elegant wine. This #chateaubranecantenac had incredible complexity and balance. All the notes showed as a classic #grandcruclasse #bordeaux. The fruit was sweet, the structure was finessed, and the length was great. #medoc #margaux #cabernetsaugvinon #blend #ctbucklinwine — 8 years ago
A great wine, worthy of its rank as a 2nd grand cru classé. Dark ruby colour, 55% cabernet sauvignon , 35% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Fruity, hint of coffee, caramel finish.
#bordeaux #grandcruclasse #saintjulien #gruaudlarose — 9 years ago
Complex 2004 dark with earthy notes of cedar forest, tobacco and tar. Still elegant and noteworthy.
#margaux #leftbank #bordeaux #grandcruclasse — 6 years ago
Yeasty, marmalade and butter-biscuity! Lemon peel, olive oil, hazelnut and sesame. Fantastic texture, lively mousse, with a pronounced lemon after initial brioche. Clean as white marble; chalky, with a powdered lemon veracity. Dried violets and a touch of chicory flower. Creamy throughout and truly extraordinary! #GrandCru #grandcruclassé #grandcruvalue #grandcruclasse #champagnes #champagneday #champagnealldamnday #bubbles #bubblesalldamnday #champagnecampaign #frenchwine #blancdeblancs — 8 years ago
Haven't had many wines of this age, wasn't sure what to expect. Not enjoyable.
#branecantenac #margaux #grandcruclasse #bordeaux #1973 — 9 years ago
1989 and did not disappoint #chateauducrubeaucaillou #grandcruclasse #saintjulien #redwine #frenchwine #bordeaux #delicious — 10 years ago
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Another 2005. Magnum kept the oxygen in check, but reveals it still quite young. Magnolia in a warm breeze. Cherry blossom. Pine, chainsaw heated. Coffee rye. Violets, both fresh and dry, on this floral led bouquet. Rich blackberry in a medium-verging-heavy mouthfeel rich black currant, ripe cassis, sloes, rosemary, sweet mocha tobacco, black cherry and smoke. Relentlessly rich.
#chateaduhartmilon #domainesbaronsderothschildlafite #duhartmilon #2005bordeaux #bordeaux #pauillac #grandcruclassé #1855 #bordeauxrouge #misenbouteilleauchateau #lafite #leftbankbordeaux #leftbank — 3 years ago