I went to a rare Bordeaux tasting, and bought a different non-classified 2019 Saint-Julien that I still have to pick up. So I bought this one as a baseline to compare, since I don’t know much about Bordeaux overall. I can definitely feel the bolder Saint-Julien style - round dark red fruit, rich, assertive, but still balanced and elegant. The finish is too tannic though, leaving a flat, slightly bitter aftertaste. Air helps, but it becomes vinegary on the second day. Not bad, but doesn’t compare to the higher price point.
I went to a rare Bordeaux tasting, and bought a different non-classified 2019 Saint-Julien that I still have to pick up. So I bought this one as a baseline to compare, since I don’t know much about Bordeaux overall. I can definitely feel the bolder Saint-Julien style - round dark red fruit, rich, assertive, but still balanced and elegant. The finish is too tannic though, leaving a flat, slightly bitter aftertaste. Air helps, but it becomes vinegary on the second day. Not bad, but doesn’t compare to the higher price point.
Dec 23rd, 2024
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
