Château Haut-Colombier
Blaye Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes de Blaye, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
balanced wine. typical of the Bordeaux region. oak barrels, without too much wood. (I'm not found of) Well done. good value.
balanced wine. typical of the Bordeaux region. oak barrels, without too much wood. (I'm not found of) Well done. good value.
2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2019
This one isn't bad. It's a beautiful deep purple color and has a smooth texture on the palette. The nose doesn't belie the taste, which is fruity and oaky. The finish lacks the kick of the spice that I seek, opting instead for a fleeting note of vanilla. Probably wouldn't buy again.
This one isn't bad. It's a beautiful deep purple color and has a smooth texture on the palette. The nose doesn't belie the taste, which is fruity and oaky. The finish lacks the kick of the spice that I seek, opting instead for a fleeting note of vanilla. Probably wouldn't buy again.
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2016Easy. Tart cherry. Subtle finish.
Easy. Tart cherry. Subtle finish.
1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Scorched earth, chocolate pudding, ripe plum and cherry tobacco.
Scorched earth, chocolate pudding, ripe plum and cherry tobacco.
1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2015
Funky, barnyard nose. Big, dry, earthy and tannic.
Funky, barnyard nose. Big, dry, earthy and tannic.
Apr 19th, 2016
Berries, twigs, spices. Balancing acidity. Good! An extra year of age improved this. 90.
Berries, twigs, spices. Balancing acidity. Good! An extra year of age improved this. 90.
Oct 20th, 2023
Another solid vintage of this Bordeaux Blend. This vintage’s grape breakdown: Merlot (59%), Malbec (28%) and Cabernet Franc (13%). Light garnet color. Very faint on the nose. Hint of black fruit. Pallet is more vibrant with notes of black berry/currant, mushroom, dark chocolate and tomato leaf. Medium bodied and chewy tannins. Consistently good. Thanks for the bottle, Kase.
Another solid vintage of this Bordeaux Blend. This vintage’s grape breakdown: Merlot (59%), Malbec (28%) and Cabernet Franc (13%). Light garnet color. Very faint on the nose. Hint of black fruit. Pallet is more vibrant with notes of black berry/currant, mushroom, dark chocolate and tomato leaf. Medium bodied and chewy tannins. Consistently good. Thanks for the bottle, Kase.
Apr 9th, 2023
Fruit forward. Slight peppery notes. This was our second wine at the Purple Pig in Chicago.
Fruit forward. Slight peppery notes. This was our second wine at the Purple Pig in Chicago.
Jan 28th, 2023Second try - I thought this was only OK when popped and poured, but now has been open for an hour or so - not decanted, but poured through an aerator.
Nose: perfumed wood, spice, and bing cherry. The spice has gotten much more exotic and clear with air - dessert spices like cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. Smells like sweet bitters. Light-medium weight.
Taste: exactly as it smells - the baking spice has really come out with air - plus a little bitter chocolate (not dark, just bitter). Be sure to let it breathe. 88-89. Probably not worth the $12-13 I paid, but solid.
Second try - I thought this was only OK when popped and poured, but now has been open for an hour or so - not decanted, but poured through an aerator.
Nose: perfumed wood, spice, and bing cherry. The spice has gotten much more exotic and clear with air - dessert spices like cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. Smells like sweet bitters. Light-medium weight.
Taste: exactly as it smells - the baking spice has really come out with air - plus a little bitter chocolate (not dark, just bitter). Be sure to let it breathe. 88-89. Probably not worth the $12-13 I paid, but solid.