Chateau Carignan
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
2011 drinking in 2020. Nicely balanced, though needs to breath for an hour to open up...otherwise its a bit thin. Notes of cherry and dark fruit are dominated by leather earthy and tobacco primary aromas. Decent value, but showing signs of being past peak at 9yrs. 8.8/3.8
2011 drinking in 2020. Nicely balanced, though needs to breath for an hour to open up...otherwise its a bit thin. Notes of cherry and dark fruit are dominated by leather earthy and tobacco primary aromas. Decent value, but showing signs of being past peak at 9yrs. 8.8/3.8
May 1st, 2020
Earthy and on the dry side. Fruit flavors of blackberry and mild raspberry are mellowed more than expected. Acidity is a bit elevated, but tannins are low. Finish holds some blackberry, plum and mellow oak throughout. Overall I expected more flavor out of the bottle, but the smooth Bordeaux texture is retained.
Earthy and on the dry side. Fruit flavors of blackberry and mild raspberry are mellowed more than expected. Acidity is a bit elevated, but tannins are low. Finish holds some blackberry, plum and mellow oak throughout. Overall I expected more flavor out of the bottle, but the smooth Bordeaux texture is retained.
2 people found it helpfulOct 27th, 2014
Intense blackberry nose followed by dark fruits and a somewhat tight tannic finish. Fill my glass again!
Intense blackberry nose followed by dark fruits and a somewhat tight tannic finish. Fill my glass again!
1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2015Wow, great wine at a fantastic price. Adding this one to the regular rotation.
Wow, great wine at a fantastic price. Adding this one to the regular rotation.
1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2015
Black fruit, mineral, spice; soft tannins; subtle oak; very nice
Black fruit, mineral, spice; soft tannins; subtle oak; very nice
May 18th, 2017
Classic Bordeaux blend. The merlot gives it some black currant, and graphite. Cab Franc adds an herbal tone.
Classic Bordeaux blend. The merlot gives it some black currant, and graphite. Cab Franc adds an herbal tone.
Sep 16th, 2018
A really nice Bordeaux, dark berry, tobacco and pepper. Smooth from start to finish, a nice robust flavor and feel. Picked up for an awesome price 2 yrs ago...$6 on sale but doubt I'll find that again.
A really nice Bordeaux, dark berry, tobacco and pepper. Smooth from start to finish, a nice robust flavor and feel. Picked up for an awesome price 2 yrs ago...$6 on sale but doubt I'll find that again.
Feb 12th, 2018
Dark ruby red color with very nice aromas of black fruits, tobacco, and chocolate. Full-bodied and dry taste of dark cherry, chocolate, and peppery on the palate. Firm texture, nice acidity, but a bit rough tannins, and medium length. Prefer 2010 vintage.
Dark ruby red color with very nice aromas of black fruits, tobacco, and chocolate. Full-bodied and dry taste of dark cherry, chocolate, and peppery on the palate. Firm texture, nice acidity, but a bit rough tannins, and medium length. Prefer 2010 vintage.
Mar 9th, 2016Earth, dirt, and a hint of smoke. A gem for the weekday at home.
Earth, dirt, and a hint of smoke. A gem for the weekday at home.
Nov 10th, 2015