2010 Prestige. A blend of Merlot(85%), Malbec (10%)and Cabernet Franc (5%). Another great wine from this estate. Aged in 100% new oak, which is more often than not a red flag to me, but this wine takes it incredibly well. Solid colour, looks younger than its age. Still a lot of (black) fruit, balancing acidity and powerful ripe tannin. Well-integrated alcohol (14,5% abv.). Long minty finish. Vincent Lemaire is a great winemaker (and a bit of an "enfant terrible" with strong opinions) and I feel fortunate to discover these older vintages. Highly recommended.
2010 Prestige. A blend of Merlot(85%), Malbec (10%)and Cabernet Franc (5%). Another great wine from this estate. Aged in 100% new oak, which is more often than not a red flag to me, but this wine takes it incredibly well. Solid colour, looks younger than its age. Still a lot of (black) fruit, balancing acidity and powerful ripe tannin. Well-integrated alcohol (14,5% abv.). Long minty finish. Vincent Lemaire is a great winemaker (and a bit of an "enfant terrible" with strong opinions) and I feel fortunate to discover these older vintages. Highly recommended.
Nov 7th, 20212016 vintage. This is the "Prestige", the top wine from Château Rousselle, Côtes de Bourg. 85% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc. Black and red fruits, violets and spices. Concentrated with complexity and great balance. More backward than the delicious 2015, better the next day. Long finish. Decanting recommended.
2016 vintage. This is the "Prestige", the top wine from Château Rousselle, Côtes de Bourg. 85% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc. Black and red fruits, violets and spices. Concentrated with complexity and great balance. More backward than the delicious 2015, better the next day. Long finish. Decanting recommended.
Apr 24th, 2021
Côtes de Bourg, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
