Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend

2018 vintage. Owned by the same family since 1870, until the fifth generation, Lionel Poitou sold this 10 hectares estate to 3 Israeli winemakers. La Tour du Haut Moulin has a long reputation for value for money, and this 2018 is no exception. Solid dark red colour with only a little evolution. In the mouth it features a serious black fruit concentration, balanced by fresh acidity and a serious tannic backbone, while avoiding the alcohol heath that sometimes characterises this hot vintage. It has an old school slightly rustic feel about it, but it's incredible value for money. Drinking very well now, but no need to hurry, I am convinced it will last at least for another decade. I found this in a local supermarket for 8,09 euro, I kid you not! Life is fine for wine lovers in the Bordeaux region. Abv. 13,5%. I am curious to see what the new owners will achieve with this estate, there should be huge potential .

On 9-1-22

Light classic Bordeaux

Fantastic with grilled lamb and open bottle for a few hours.

30 minutes open in the bottle. Dark cherry, tar, and a little barnyard on the nose. Not a ton of flavor and a little bitterness. Easy to drink and more Napa like than French. Medium finish. For £19 it was very nice, although the nose is a big tease.

Needs decanting. Strong alcohol and acidity initially, fruits and slight tartness once it opens. Paired well with duck

Murky wine. Still drinkable. It was fine for some to drink.

Garagiste selection. $9.98. Too fruity. Needs long decanting.

31 Décembre 2016

Still a bit of freshness for this not that big of a deal bdx...2001 was better than the 2000! On a rabbit with mustard it did a great job!