St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Vintage 2019 | 375 ml | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot | one hour in decanter | Cedar and pure chocolate, that mineral strictness that is typical for Saint Estephe, interesting smell, strict taste with powerfull tannins. Paired with rumpsteak and zucchini tarts. Lots of potential.
Vintage 2019 | 375 ml | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot | one hour in decanter | Cedar and pure chocolate, that mineral strictness that is typical for Saint Estephe, interesting smell, strict taste with powerfull tannins. Paired with rumpsteak and zucchini tarts. Lots of potential.
Jan 31st, 2025
Blend of about 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot and rest Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit aromas and herb notes. On the palate black raspberry and blackberry, currant-like, with tobacco, leather and smoky oak notes. Fine tannins, mefium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral tones, drinks well now.
Blend of about 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot and rest Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit aromas and herb notes. On the palate black raspberry and blackberry, currant-like, with tobacco, leather and smoky oak notes. Fine tannins, mefium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral tones, drinks well now.
Dec 13th, 2024Blend of about 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot and rest Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit aromas and herb notes. On the palate black raspberry and blackberry, currant-like, with tobacco, leather and smoky oak notes. Fine tannins, mefium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral tones, drinks well now.
Blend of about 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot and rest Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit aromas and herb notes. On the palate black raspberry and blackberry, currant-like, with tobacco, leather and smoky oak notes. Fine tannins, mefium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral tones, drinks well now.
Nov 11th, 2024
Blind dinner, open theme, at Little Cat Lodge, Hillsdale, NY.
Blind dinner, open theme, at Little Cat Lodge, Hillsdale, NY.
Feb 6th, 2024
Delicious and with a decidedly old-school feel, like a bunch of the 2017s I’ve tried. Nose has just-ripe cassis, cedar, deep clay-like earthiness. It’s focused a linear in the mouth, so different than the dense 18s that followed. There’s nice acids and the tannins are there but in check. Zero jamminess. Lots of savory notes. Great value at a little over $30.
Delicious and with a decidedly old-school feel, like a bunch of the 2017s I’ve tried. Nose has just-ripe cassis, cedar, deep clay-like earthiness. It’s focused a linear in the mouth, so different than the dense 18s that followed. There’s nice acids and the tannins are there but in check. Zero jamminess. Lots of savory notes. Great value at a little over $30.
Dec 26th, 2023
Black berries, a bit of chocolate, earth… but obviously needs time as it was still shy three days open. Still enjoyed it.
Black berries, a bit of chocolate, earth… but obviously needs time as it was still shy three days open. Still enjoyed it.
Dec 11th, 2022Vintage 2019 | For the cellar | Beautiful creamy smell with cassis, laurel and vaguely leather. Silky on the tongue with very ripe tannins. A sexy taste, só young. | With beef and mushrooms
Vintage 2019 | For the cellar | Beautiful creamy smell with cassis, laurel and vaguely leather. Silky on the tongue with very ripe tannins. A sexy taste, só young. | With beef and mushrooms
Oct 30th, 2021
Black cherry, gravel, and just a hint of green pepper on the nose. Shows the concentration of the vintage with black cherry, cocoa, and earth in the palate. Quite tannic on the finish, which goes on for quite a while. Perhaps a bit simple, but overall a nice wine.
4/22/7/3/4 +50 = 90 pts.
Black cherry, gravel, and just a hint of green pepper on the nose. Shows the concentration of the vintage with black cherry, cocoa, and earth in the palate. Quite tannic on the finish, which goes on for quite a while. Perhaps a bit simple, but overall a nice wine.
4/22/7/3/4 +50 = 90 pts.
