Château Rauzan-Gassies
L'Orme Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2019 vintage. From 30 hectares in Haut-Medoc, owned by the Quié family ( also Rauzan-Gassies and Croizet-Bages). A fine effort, showing that the Quié family is finally serious about quality, after decades of mediocrity. Much more evolved in colour compared to the 2019 Moulin de La Lagune tasted alongside. Ripe, slightly jammy fruit. Serve slightly cold to keep the high alcohol ( 15% abv.) in check.
2019 vintage. From 30 hectares in Haut-Medoc, owned by the Quié family ( also Rauzan-Gassies and Croizet-Bages). A fine effort, showing that the Quié family is finally serious about quality, after decades of mediocrity. Much more evolved in colour compared to the 2019 Moulin de La Lagune tasted alongside. Ripe, slightly jammy fruit. Serve slightly cold to keep the high alcohol ( 15% abv.) in check.
Nov 21st, 2023
Amazing under $30 - drinks way above its price point.
Amazing under $30 - drinks way above its price point.
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2022
Nice and “bright” for a big Bordeaux - easy, smooth entry with that signature Bordeaux aroma on the nose, and a full red fruit/tobacco finish - but restrained. Very nice for a slow Sunday evening.
Nice and “bright” for a big Bordeaux - easy, smooth entry with that signature Bordeaux aroma on the nose, and a full red fruit/tobacco finish - but restrained. Very nice for a slow Sunday evening.
1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2019
Spicy berry aromatics. Crisp red fruit flavors. Fairly straightforward and good
Spicy berry aromatics. Crisp red fruit flavors. Fairly straightforward and good
1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2019An excellent value. For $31.50 a solid, brooding Merlot blend with deep black fruit flavors and tar. Is this an excellent Bordeaux? No. But it delivers true Bordeaux flavor appropriate for an everyday meal like a hamburger 🍔 or cheese. Worth buying for under $35.
An excellent value. For $31.50 a solid, brooding Merlot blend with deep black fruit flavors and tar. Is this an excellent Bordeaux? No. But it delivers true Bordeaux flavor appropriate for an everyday meal like a hamburger 🍔 or cheese. Worth buying for under $35.
Apr 7th, 2024
Often credited as being the Second Label of Ch. Rauzan Gassies—it most definitely is not—this Haut-Médoc is just OK. For me, Ch. Cantemerle is the flag ship of Haut-Médoc. If you accept this premise the L’Orme has a lot of catching up to do. Does an $18 price point deserve a try? Spend another $20 and purchase a ‘15 Cantemerle. The $ sting is well worth it.
Often credited as being the Second Label of Ch. Rauzan Gassies—it most definitely is not—this Haut-Médoc is just OK. For me, Ch. Cantemerle is the flag ship of Haut-Médoc. If you accept this premise the L’Orme has a lot of catching up to do. Does an $18 price point deserve a try? Spend another $20 and purchase a ‘15 Cantemerle. The $ sting is well worth it.
Apr 5th, 2024
Dreadful. Thin, food coloring in water with a dash of rubbing alcohol.
Dreadful. Thin, food coloring in water with a dash of rubbing alcohol.
Feb 11th, 2023