Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

Quite nice. See prior notes from a couple of months ago. (Sorry, big party.)

I haven’t been much of a fan of the ‘18 Bordeaux, as a general matter. I’ve found most of the ones I’ve had blocky and lacking elegance. This one is a nice surprise. The nose is fresh, showing pure, ripe cassis and dark berry fruit, along with a note of vanilla and some underbrush. On the palate, the fruit hits first and is deep and pure. Then some tacky but not overbearing tannins take hold, and some gravelly/minerally flavors come into play. Almost a Graves like cigar box thing, but more subtle. Pleasantly surprised that I’m enjoying this so much.

1985 vintage. A very nice surprise and another testimony to the ageing potential of Bordeaux wines. At the time this estate was still owned by the Spanish Forner family (also Marques de Caceres Rioja). Solid colour. Tobacco and cedar wood dominate the nose, with a subtle hint of vanilla lurking in the background. Medium-bodied, with still good black fruit, fresh acidity and ripe tannin. Good cedary length too. No signs of fatigue at 37 years old. Well worth seeking out. Note that my bottle had a perfect level.

2015 vintage. A bit more Cabernet Sauvignon (57%) than Merlot. Cedary nose with a hint of caramel that comes back in the taste. A bit rustic with a dry short finish. Not up to Cru Classé quality

Solid well made wine. Big tick for drinkability. Red fruits, balanced acidity. Good wine for the price

Decanted for an hour. Still quite tannic and youthful, but has a nice core or fruit. I have one more and won’t be in a hurry to drink it.

Dried cherries, flowers, black cassis full, tannin dry good acidity. Really tasty! Savory notes that I love too..

Very young, but lots of potential!

Great wine, excellent vintage

うきうきワイン福袋税別3本1万円最後の一本、ボルドーの格付け5級。通常価格だと6千円〜7千円もするやつ。2006年はそこそこのヴィンテージらしい。
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