Reignac
Grand Vin de Reignac Red Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux, France
2020 vintage. First time I taste this, as I wanted to see what all the fuss is about. Slightly jammy fruit, balanced if not particularly complex. Good length. Nothing special, but well-made. Abv. 14%.
2020 vintage. First time I taste this, as I wanted to see what all the fuss is about. Slightly jammy fruit, balanced if not particularly complex. Good length. Nothing special, but well-made. Abv. 14%.
Nov 17th, 2022
The last of 3 bottles I bought as futures in 2007 for $22 each - quite a “deal” for a Michel Rolland consulted wine. It definitely bears his international, point-chasing style, being riper than you’d expect from Bordeaux and favoring richness and intensity over elegance and finesse. Although I think it would’ve been a bit better a few years ago when the fruit was brighter rather than slightly raisin-y, it’s holding up, in the way well-made Napa Cabs of the showier ilk do after a decade plus. Neither as intense as those wines, or as distinct and balanced as the best Bordeaux, it falls into a weird middle ground that probably won’t please most people but hits my palate just fine. A “win” for a Monday night with a pan seared filet mignon.
The last of 3 bottles I bought as futures in 2007 for $22 each - quite a “deal” for a Michel Rolland consulted wine. It definitely bears his international, point-chasing style, being riper than you’d expect from Bordeaux and favoring richness and intensity over elegance and finesse. Although I think it would’ve been a bit better a few years ago when the fruit was brighter rather than slightly raisin-y, it’s holding up, in the way well-made Napa Cabs of the showier ilk do after a decade plus. Neither as intense as those wines, or as distinct and balanced as the best Bordeaux, it falls into a weird middle ground that probably won’t please most people but hits my palate just fine. A “win” for a Monday night with a pan seared filet mignon.
Mar 9th, 2021
A simple Bordeaux, but not disappointing. If you have one, I would drink it now, as I feel it may be on the downhill slide. The years have mellowed the oak flavor, but the oak tannins are still quite present. Notes of black cherry, plum, violets,grilled meat, a touch of earthiness, and pencil shavings. Tastes like a pricier Bordeaux. Enjoyed it with filet mignon and garlic/Parmesan kale.
A simple Bordeaux, but not disappointing. If you have one, I would drink it now, as I feel it may be on the downhill slide. The years have mellowed the oak flavor, but the oak tannins are still quite present. Notes of black cherry, plum, violets,grilled meat, a touch of earthiness, and pencil shavings. Tastes like a pricier Bordeaux. Enjoyed it with filet mignon and garlic/Parmesan kale.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2015
2005 vintage.
Classic approach. Black bramble fruit, polished tannins, minerality..all there drinking great right now.
2005 vintage.
Classic approach. Black bramble fruit, polished tannins, minerality..all there drinking great right now.
I love #Bordeaux but don't think that Msr. Rolland is the golden ticket. This producer can do better, to me at least.
I love #Bordeaux but don't think that Msr. Rolland is the golden ticket. This producer can do better, to me at least.
Mar 10th, 2014
Didn't taste or smell much to begin with, but slowly developed to be very nice. Very smooth and drinkable.
Didn't taste or smell much to begin with, but slowly developed to be very nice. Very smooth and drinkable.
Aug 31st, 2019Needed something to pair with a Prime Ribeye. This was perfect. Bold fruit, still tasting fresh 11 years later. Plenty of structure to hold up the weight of this rich expression.
Needed something to pair with a Prime Ribeye. This was perfect. Bold fruit, still tasting fresh 11 years later. Plenty of structure to hold up the weight of this rich expression.
Apr 2nd, 2016
