Château Mazeris
Canon-Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend
Canon-Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
A duo of disappointing right bank Bordeaux from the 1994 vintage. Chateau Mazeris, promising on opening but very quickly it was clear was faulty; the Tour Gessan just about drinkable but lacking in any interest. Both ended up in the sink and I may give my birth year a wide berth in future – at least where Bordeaux is concerned (terrific 1994s can be found in Rioja and, more notably, Port).
A duo of disappointing right bank Bordeaux from the 1994 vintage. Chateau Mazeris, promising on opening but very quickly it was clear was faulty; the Tour Gessan just about drinkable but lacking in any interest. Both ended up in the sink and I may give my birth year a wide berth in future – at least where Bordeaux is concerned (terrific 1994s can be found in Rioja and, more notably, Port).
Aug 25th, 2024Held up very well tannin wise considering the predominate amount of merlot.
Held up very well tannin wise considering the predominate amount of merlot.
May 15th, 2015
Fruit is gone, good structure and a good play off the black bean soup. I missed the window a bit.
Fruit is gone, good structure and a good play off the black bean soup. I missed the window a bit.
May 2nd, 2019
Blackberry/blueberry compote, dried strawberry, raspberry tea, cacao, wood chips, pencil shavings, clay. Fresh acid, wide smooth velvet tannins, concentrated juicy texture, medium bodied, smoky-cedar-earthy finish. Lean, fruity yet structure driven, well integrated oak, excels as a food wine. Benefitted from its higher elevation in a difficult vintage. Not meant for aging, already approaching its peak.
Blackberry/blueberry compote, dried strawberry, raspberry tea, cacao, wood chips, pencil shavings, clay. Fresh acid, wide smooth velvet tannins, concentrated juicy texture, medium bodied, smoky-cedar-earthy finish. Lean, fruity yet structure driven, well integrated oak, excels as a food wine. Benefitted from its higher elevation in a difficult vintage. Not meant for aging, already approaching its peak.
Feb 25th, 2018
1998 opened up really well and had shed fruit rather friend out but the right texture and dry tannins !!! An easy drinking red , enjoyed
1998 opened up really well and had shed fruit rather friend out but the right texture and dry tannins !!! An easy drinking red , enjoyed
Jun 25th, 2016
Smooth, very subtle aroma. All in all nice drink, not remarkable
Smooth, very subtle aroma. All in all nice drink, not remarkable
Jan 24th, 2016
Great smooth taste. Won a couple of wine festivals and I could see why. Great buy.
Great smooth taste. Won a couple of wine festivals and I could see why. Great buy.
Dec 8th, 2015
Assez mou en attaque, nez faible, le carrafage n'y change rien. Arômes de fruits rouges compotés, tabac, chaussure en cuir neuve.
Pas très intéressant, tout ça.
Assez mou en attaque, nez faible, le carrafage n'y change rien. Arômes de fruits rouges compotés, tabac, chaussure en cuir neuve.
Pas très intéressant, tout ça.
Medium body, concentrated, ripe blackberry up front, with cherry and tobacco on the back end.
Medium body, concentrated, ripe blackberry up front, with cherry and tobacco on the back end.
Oct 22nd, 2015