Vindredi (Red Bordeaux, Left Bank - 2009/2010)

Bellevue, WA
Tasted Friday, April 14, 2017 by dpolivy with 320 views

Introduction

This month's theme was Left Bank Bordeaux. All wines were tasted blind. Wines are listed in order of my preference.

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

Group ranking: Giscours, Talbot, d'Issan, Gruaud Larose

  • 2009 Château Giscours

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Tasted blind. Anise, spice, and wood to start. Medium-plus weight, lots of red cherry and cassis fruit, spice, and some tart bitterness on the mid-palate. Some green/herbal notes on the finish.

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  • 2009 Château d'Issan

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Tasted blind. Bright cherry, leather and warm baking spice on the nose. Medium-plus weight; red and black fruit, softly textured with nice fruit and complexity. Medium acidity, and big tannin.

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  • 2009 Château Talbot

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Tasted blind. Nose of spice and black fruit. Beautiful body, rich and plush with violet, cassis, and dark cherry fruit. Finishes with soft, fine tannins and great length.

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  • 2010 Château Gruaud Larose

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Tasted blind. Brett, spice, funk, smoke. Complex nose. Dark black fruit and spice on the powerful body. Dry finish, with elevated acidity. Woody, firm tannins.

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Flight 2 (4 Notes)

Group ranking: Branaire-Ducru, Beychevelle, La Tour Carnet, Sociando Mallet

Flight 3 (4 Notes)

Group ranking: same as mine!

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