Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

Drank 11/26/18. Nice pairing with grilled lamb chops.

Nose of red cherry, cassis, some earth and graphite. Flavors of red and black fruits with leather, earth, and a touch of black pepper , backed by medium, dusty tannins. Always a nice value cru bourgeois, but the '12 comes across as a bit thin, lacking some of the concentration and depth of the '10. A nice wine nonetheless.

'10>'14>'12

3/20/7/4/4+ 50 =88 pts

Oaky smell, smooth start, peppery throughout, not terribly heavy on tannins

Powerful aromas of red and black fruits, there is a touch of wood infuence with some black pepper notes.

On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced and has excellent concentration. It is classic and not overly extracted, with tannins that are pronounced, and is very aproachable because of the perfect acidity.

The complex notes of tobacco, spices, chocolate, and red fruits are complemented by a lengthy, intense finish.

Good but lacking any depth. Smoky red fruit very little tannin.

I think I understand why this is not a grand Cru level winery. The fruit was decent not exceptional. was rather thin - not mouth filling as in the next level up. That being said - decanting and a little bit more aeration- it drank fairly smoothly. For the price point cannot complain. 

Liked it. Good value

Good but strong. Paired very well with smoked meat.

Cassis, oak, tannins

Total wine purchase. Tried December 2022. Smells bad, like toe jam. Un drinkable. I typically love a left bank Bordeaux but this is bad

Was excellent with Coq au vin