I bought 3 of these today on impulse as the deal was too good to pass up for a Bordeaux 11 years on. It’s smooth and palatable, but not anywhere close to complex. Haut Medoc gets an (undeservedly) raw deal when compared to the famous appellations, but sometimes you just need to appreciate what it is. A quick google search showed me this chateau is located between Paulliac and Margaux. It’s merlot-heavy for the left Bank but it adds a silkiness. Interestingly, I can taste the punchier grapes added for structure (Verdot and Cab Franc) and they haven’t integrated well but it would probably be a watery mess at this stage without them. Gravel influence is obvious and there is a lot of dust. Nice wine overall and certainly worth the $30 CAD.
I bought 3 of these today on impulse as the deal was too good to pass up for a Bordeaux 11 years on. It’s smooth and palatable, but not anywhere close to complex. Haut Medoc gets an (undeservedly) raw deal when compared to the famous appellations, but sometimes you just need to appreciate what it is. A quick google search showed me this chateau is located between Paulliac and Margaux. It’s merlot-heavy for the left Bank but it adds a silkiness. Interestingly, I can taste the punchier grapes added for structure (Verdot and Cab Franc) and they haven’t integrated well but it would probably be a watery mess at this stage without them. Gravel influence is obvious and there is a lot of dust. Nice wine overall and certainly worth the $30 CAD.
Jul 20th, 2019
Appearance: clear clarity, medium intensity, garnet. Nose: clean condition, medium intensity, aroma - cigar, black berry, fruitcake, stewed prune. Palate: dry, high acidity, medium (+) chalky tannin, flavour - dark cherry, chocolate, smoky, long finish. Conclusion, very good and approachable cab-sauv, great value for its price tag ($33), alcohol and flavour greatly integrated.
Appearance: clear clarity, medium intensity, garnet. Nose: clean condition, medium intensity, aroma - cigar, black berry, fruitcake, stewed prune. Palate: dry, high acidity, medium (+) chalky tannin, flavour - dark cherry, chocolate, smoky, long finish. Conclusion, very good and approachable cab-sauv, great value for its price tag ($33), alcohol and flavour greatly integrated.
Mar 13th, 2013
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
