Château Plaisance
Cuvée Alix Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Correct, bien l'aérer voire carafer, tanins à point, à consommer immédiatement.
Correct, bien l'aérer voire carafer, tanins à point, à consommer immédiatement.
1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2017
Lovely drop at $26, I wish more bordeaux offered the value this does, and released when the wine was actually ready....old school style, sweat and warm earth, with merlot woodsy-ness, tobacco and plum sauce, with a kiss of vanilla and clove. Palate is earthy and refined, with silky moderate tannins and balanced acidity. Not going to knock anyone out with concentration, but this examples great harmony and drinking pleasure now. Quelle plaisance! 2005 vintage.
Lovely drop at $26, I wish more bordeaux offered the value this does, and released when the wine was actually ready....old school style, sweat and warm earth, with merlot woodsy-ness, tobacco and plum sauce, with a kiss of vanilla and clove. Palate is earthy and refined, with silky moderate tannins and balanced acidity. Not going to knock anyone out with concentration, but this examples great harmony and drinking pleasure now. Quelle plaisance! 2005 vintage.
May 13th, 2015
A bit underwhelming. I expected something ridiculous out of a 2005 Bordeaux that is now 10 years old. Instead... I got something good. EDIT: Tried this again in 2016, with grilled rack of lamb, and I'm changing my opinion. This wine is absolutely in its prime right now, taking on a brown tint and caramellizing its tannins a bit. At times I felt like I was drinking an aged Brunello. Fantastic wine.
A bit underwhelming. I expected something ridiculous out of a 2005 Bordeaux that is now 10 years old. Instead... I got something good. EDIT: Tried this again in 2016, with grilled rack of lamb, and I'm changing my opinion. This wine is absolutely in its prime right now, taking on a brown tint and caramellizing its tannins a bit. At times I felt like I was drinking an aged Brunello. Fantastic wine.
May 9th, 2015
Currant, tabacco, cedar, nice medium body, good texture, silky granite-toned tannins, classic Bordeaux.
Currant, tabacco, cedar, nice medium body, good texture, silky granite-toned tannins, classic Bordeaux.
Mar 27th, 2015
Bordeaux Red Blend (75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc). Ripe dried berry/currant aromas and flavors with additional notes of vanilla, caramel and coffee. Smooth tannins and long finish. Thank You Ron B!
Bordeaux Red Blend (75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc). Ripe dried berry/currant aromas and flavors with additional notes of vanilla, caramel and coffee. Smooth tannins and long finish. Thank You Ron B!
Nov 1st, 2021Traditional Bordeaux Red Blend (75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc). Intense aromas of bold red fruit, spices and oak. Same red fruit on the pallet with notes of tobacco and black berry. Good structure and grip. Revisited in April 2023. Above notes apply.
Traditional Bordeaux Red Blend (75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc). Intense aromas of bold red fruit, spices and oak. Same red fruit on the pallet with notes of tobacco and black berry. Good structure and grip. Revisited in April 2023. Above notes apply.
Oct 4th, 2021
Inky dark in the glass. Barnyard and geraniums on initial opening. Coffee, dark chocolate, dark fruits on the nose, but fairly restrained. Beautiful sweet dark cherry fruit with a lovely balance of tannin and acidity in the mouth. Drink now or in a year or two.
Inky dark in the glass. Barnyard and geraniums on initial opening. Coffee, dark chocolate, dark fruits on the nose, but fairly restrained. Beautiful sweet dark cherry fruit with a lovely balance of tannin and acidity in the mouth. Drink now or in a year or two.
Dec 23rd, 2017
Very well balanced and great for dinners
Very well balanced and great for dinners
Dec 23rd, 2016