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Tasted Tuesday, December 12, 2006 by jjclips2 with 760 views
This is an anticipated tasting to try the '05 Bordeauxs. Most of these went very little, if any, oak aging. Thrown in the mix were some '03 Milhade Exclusives.
Extremely satisfied with both the '05 vintage Bordeauxs as well as the '03 Milhade Exclusives. Can't wait to hand sell these beauties.
2005 Château Recougne Blanc 83 Points
France, Bordeaux
Bright green apple and a hint of stone fruit on the nose. The palate wasn't too crisp, with an almost creamy texture, with bosc pears, vanilla, and very soft acidity on the finish. I think I liked the '03 a little more. 82-84.
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2004 Château Maine-Bonnet Blanc 84 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves
Loads of minerality and even a touch of chalkiness on the nose. Cleaner and crisper style with lemon zest, wet rocks, and fresh cut grass on the palate. Not as ripe as the '05 Recougne, with nicer acidity and a longer, cleaner finish.
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2005 Château de Chantegrive Blanc 87 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves
Fresh and clean nose of minerals, lemon curd, and the subtlest touch of smoke. Weightier in style with a medium body, soft acidity at first, and a hint of fresh cream. The fruit consists of nectarines, and finishes with a nicer, acidic green apple component. Interesting on how the acidity differs from start to finish. Very nice.
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