Château Mirebeau
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
This is a darn good, highly-extracted Bordeaux. Almost reminds me of a hypothetical blend of a Pessac and a Napa Cab. Intense nose jumps from the glass with cassis, dark baker’s chocolate, and cigar box. Intense and mouthfilling, it’s palate-staining and still puckery with tannins. The flavors are very clingy and long, with loads of savory, dark gravelly flavors taking the lead. Soft acids.
This is a darn good, highly-extracted Bordeaux. Almost reminds me of a hypothetical blend of a Pessac and a Napa Cab. Intense nose jumps from the glass with cassis, dark baker’s chocolate, and cigar box. Intense and mouthfilling, it’s palate-staining and still puckery with tannins. The flavors are very clingy and long, with loads of savory, dark gravelly flavors taking the lead. Soft acids.
Dec 13th, 2019
Ripe nose. Ripe than 2011 for sure. Licorice, cassis, cranberry, potent and fruity. Earthy and feral as well. Nice palate, big and ripe with terrific freshness and purity. Serious structure and density here. Needs a few hours to untangle itself. Very pure. Great wine.
Ripe nose. Ripe than 2011 for sure. Licorice, cassis, cranberry, potent and fruity. Earthy and feral as well. Nice palate, big and ripe with terrific freshness and purity. Serious structure and density here. Needs a few hours to untangle itself. Very pure. Great wine.
Mar 25th, 2018