Château Plaisance
Cuvée Alix Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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, 2015Dark berries and earthiness. Very breathy right after uncorking.
Dark berries and earthiness. Very breathy right after uncorking.
Feb 4th, 20162005... Opened nicely after decanting. A few more bottles aging and it will smooth out nicely.
2005... Opened nicely after decanting. A few more bottles aging and it will smooth out nicely.
Jun 21st, 2015
$25 - The 2005 drinks well about the price. Exhibits a rounded nose and mouth feel; almost opulent - dark cherry, black berry, cigar box, and slightly herbaceous (not unpleasing). Worthy of buying and drinking over the short term (203-2015)
$25 - The 2005 drinks well about the price. Exhibits a rounded nose and mouth feel; almost opulent - dark cherry, black berry, cigar box, and slightly herbaceous (not unpleasing). Worthy of buying and drinking over the short term (203-2015)
Dec 20th, 2013
