A little surprised this Grand Cru St. Emilion doesn't have some Cabernet Franc in it. There is a herbal note, a leanness in the 100% Merlot, but still meaty, earthy, dark-ish fruit, heavily oaked. It's starting to show the fruit and depth, however, the lean, leafy note may ultimately keep this Bordeaux from being great. I expected more, considering I hauled it all the back from a little shop in St. Emilion.
A little surprised this Grand Cru St. Emilion doesn't have some Cabernet Franc in it. There is a herbal note, a leanness in the 100% Merlot, but still meaty, earthy, dark-ish fruit, heavily oaked. It's starting to show the fruit and depth, however, the lean, leafy note may ultimately keep this Bordeaux from being great. I expected more, considering I hauled it all the back from a little shop in St. Emilion.
Jan 16th, 2015
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
