Graves, Bordeaux, France
Such a great value in a textbook Graves. Moist gravel, tobacco, cracked stones, plummy fruit. Mouthfilling, soft, balanced, earthy. Not the length or depth of a classified growth but gives the vibes without draining the bank account.
UPDATE: After 2 nights under a Vacu-Vin, this took on weight and density, and developed an intense black olivey character.
Such a great value in a textbook Graves. Moist gravel, tobacco, cracked stones, plummy fruit. Mouthfilling, soft, balanced, earthy. Not the length or depth of a classified growth but gives the vibes without draining the bank account.
UPDATE: After 2 nights under a Vacu-Vin, this took on weight and density, and developed an intense black olivey character.
Good fruit density, plum, soft tannin, easy drinking. 55% Merlot, 45% Cab Sav, 9€/$13.50
Good fruit density, plum, soft tannin, easy drinking. 55% Merlot, 45% Cab Sav, 9€/$13.50
Oct 13th, 2017Open, friendly, typically Graves nose of moist gravelly earth, cigar box, and plummy fruit. Soft and mouthfilling. Very nice balance. Dark plummy fruit, earthy minerality, no noticeable new oak. Ready now and will last a few more years.
Open, friendly, typically Graves nose of moist gravelly earth, cigar box, and plummy fruit. Soft and mouthfilling. Very nice balance. Dark plummy fruit, earthy minerality, no noticeable new oak. Ready now and will last a few more years.
Jan 23rd, 2017
The subtle balance of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is close to perfect from start to finish, there's a delicate punchiness which makes it easy to drink, and not just with red meat... works for aperitif too.
The subtle balance of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is close to perfect from start to finish, there's a delicate punchiness which makes it easy to drink, and not just with red meat... works for aperitif too.
Apr 24th, 2017A dry descent wine. It's lighter than I expected. Blend 65% Merlot 35% Cab.
A dry descent wine. It's lighter than I expected. Blend 65% Merlot 35% Cab.
Jul 7th, 2016
Good color, nose of cherry & cedar, body has medium tannins holding the cherry in suspension as it evolves on rmthe palate with pleasant medium long finish
Good color, nose of cherry & cedar, body has medium tannins holding the cherry in suspension as it evolves on rmthe palate with pleasant medium long finish
Feb 19th, 2016