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Tasted Tuesday, January 30, 2007 by Terkel with 518 views
This tasting was organized by Jesper Hedegaard. Whom also presented the wines and told about Saint Emilion, the changes to the classification and many other things.
The first flight presented three wines, all 2003, from producers who all moved up in the new classification.
The second flight presented two wines with more age from producers who did not make it out of the lowest class this time.
2003 Château Fleur Cardinale 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Good dark deep color. The merlot dominates the nose, with strawberry, cherry and chocolate. The taste is warm, with fruit, tobaco, and bitter chocolate. Clear tannic feel. After a while in the glass it seemed to shutdown, and the nose closed and changed it's aromas. Modern style St. Emilion.
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2003 Château Monbousquet 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Black/red color with a youthful edge. First impression is lots of smoke! The nose is smoky, creamy, dark fruit and some earthy tones. The taste is very warm, fat fruit, creamy, coffee and cream, vanila and toasted bread. Massive aftertaste with well integrated silky tannins. The fruit is well balanced with tones of earth, undergrowth and prunes. This wine has alot going - its biggest problem is that it might have too much! It seems a bit wild and vulgar. Modern style St. Emilion.
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2003 Château Pavie Macquin 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Dark color with a brick red edge. Aromas of cherry and herbs, frail and elegant. The taste has sweet cherries, strawberry, herbs and some bitter chocolate. Strong tannins will take some time to integrate probably. A nice long aftertaste and good overall balance. This could be big later, but for now cellar it! Clasical style.
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