Château de Barbe Blanche
Lussac-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
Lussac-St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Picked up this Bordeaux at Total Wine. It's a right bank Bordeaux from the Lussac-Saint-Émillion AOC. This brand is part of a conglomerate of Chateaus which produces primarily Merlot based red wines. The blend is 65% Merlot, 25% Cab Franc, and 10% Cab Sauv (based on what's on the bottle). This one was drinkable but nothing to write home about. ~$20 | #bordeaux #rightbank #totalwine
On the eyes: Brick red with pink rim. Light stain, med+ tears, no gas. Floc present.
On the nose: Vinuous, blueberry and violet with hints of bitter chocolate, med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: med acid, med+ tannin, med+ alcohol. Blueberry and cassis, violet, and rose petal with secondary favors of chocolate, pepper, and mineralty. Not very complex and weak finish. Decant for an hour before drinking.
Picked up this Bordeaux at Total Wine. It's a right bank Bordeaux from the Lussac-Saint-Émillion AOC. This brand is part of a conglomerate of Chateaus which produces primarily Merlot based red wines. The blend is 65% Merlot, 25% Cab Franc, and 10% Cab Sauv (based on what's on the bottle). This one was drinkable but nothing to write home about. ~$20 | #bordeaux #rightbank #totalwine
On the eyes: Brick red with pink rim. Light stain, med+ tears, no gas. Floc present.
On the nose: Vinuous, blueberry and violet with hints of bitter chocolate, med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: med acid, med+ tannin, med+ alcohol. Blueberry and cassis, violet, and rose petal with secondary favors of chocolate, pepper, and mineralty. Not very complex and weak finish. Decant for an hour before drinking.
Bordeaux blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of blackberry, black licorice, cedar and violets. Blackberry, black plum and blueberry fruit on the palate with additional notes of vanilla, baking spices and tobacco. Very long, smooth and earthy finish. Velvety tannins and medium-plus bodied. Nicely rounded and complex. Thanks for the bottle, Kase.
Bordeaux blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of blackberry, black licorice, cedar and violets. Blackberry, black plum and blueberry fruit on the palate with additional notes of vanilla, baking spices and tobacco. Very long, smooth and earthy finish. Velvety tannins and medium-plus bodied. Nicely rounded and complex. Thanks for the bottle, Kase.
Oct 14th, 2024
Purply red, slightly more orange towards the edges, fruity nose with a hint of leather. Full mouth feel, well rounded but not very long, would go well with cheese
Purply red, slightly more orange towards the edges, fruity nose with a hint of leather. Full mouth feel, well rounded but not very long, would go well with cheese
Nov 28th, 2022
This, whilst being compared to a Medoc, is way less complex and it doesn’t carry over too much taste. It could be seen as a good light finish or something a bit short. Either way, to me, it is a calling for more liquid to be drank. It is pretty dry. It has a musty but flowery note.
This, whilst being compared to a Medoc, is way less complex and it doesn’t carry over too much taste. It could be seen as a good light finish or something a bit short. Either way, to me, it is a calling for more liquid to be drank. It is pretty dry. It has a musty but flowery note.
May 23rd, 2022
Enjoyed this while on the river cruise enjoying the beautiful sights of Paris!
Enjoyed this while on the river cruise enjoying the beautiful sights of Paris!
Oct 3rd, 2019Dernier souper Parisien, chez Mr. HU, notre voisin !
Dernier souper Parisien, chez Mr. HU, notre voisin !
Apr 14th, 2018
Poepoe, dat is veel hout in één fles. Niet verkeerd als je er van hout. Iets te veel naar mijn smaak.
Poepoe, dat is veel hout in één fles. Niet verkeerd als je er van hout. Iets te veel naar mijn smaak.
Jun 3rd, 2017