Blaye, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Drank 3/10/22
Bordeaux for less than $10, that boasts a 92 pt WE rating got my attention. I approached this with anticipation, but some skepticism.
I tried this in both a zalto and a less expensive Reidel glass. It was better in the Reidel glass a bit closer to mid 70 degrees, if you have a large stemware collection
On the nose plums and some blackberry are accompanied by peppercorn. Lighter, but pleasant. Flavors are similar, with plummy, blackberry notes, backed by earth, smoke, and bit of red fruit on the finish. Drinkable, but not 92 pts.
3/21/7/4/4 +50=89 pts.
Drank 3/10/22
Bordeaux for less than $10, that boasts a 92 pt WE rating got my attention. I approached this with anticipation, but some skepticism.
I tried this in both a zalto and a less expensive Reidel glass. It was better in the Reidel glass a bit closer to mid 70 degrees, if you have a large stemware collection
On the nose plums and some blackberry are accompanied by peppercorn. Lighter, but pleasant. Flavors are similar, with plummy, blackberry notes, backed by earth, smoke, and bit of red fruit on the finish. Drinkable, but not 92 pts.
3/21/7/4/4 +50=89 pts.
No complaints here. Plum, herbs, tar, leaves. Cheap. I'll agree with the other reviewer who thought Wine Enthusiast was overly generous at 92 points. But, it's very ok.
Listening to the French jazz stylings of Keren Ann 😍
No complaints here. Plum, herbs, tar, leaves. Cheap. I'll agree with the other reviewer who thought Wine Enthusiast was overly generous at 92 points. But, it's very ok.
Listening to the French jazz stylings of Keren Ann 😍
Earthwormy cherry. Inexpensive. 88.
Earthwormy cherry. Inexpensive. 88.
May 24th, 2025Very nice, earthy, red fruit, dry, full bodied. Very nice for $20
Very nice, earthy, red fruit, dry, full bodied. Very nice for $20
Oct 14th, 2023Great! Earthy olive aroma, full body and tannins.
Great! Earthy olive aroma, full body and tannins.
Apr 20th, 2022Gross. Thick, smells bad, tastes worse. Want to return it to Costco.
Gross. Thick, smells bad, tastes worse. Want to return it to Costco.
Apr 10th, 2022
Fantastic for $6.99! Is all the wood flavor real oak? I hope so
Fantastic for $6.99! Is all the wood flavor real oak? I hope so
Feb 10th, 2022
Delicious plummy and peppery with nice tannins,
Delicious plummy and peppery with nice tannins,
Jan 1st, 2019
Nice blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoyed with a steak tonight.
Nice blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoyed with a steak tonight.
Sep 24th, 2018
