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Zachys Mixed Tating
Tasted May 15, 2015 by swapdoc with 427 views
Introduction
Quick tasting at Zachys, taking only cursory notes. The standout for me was Pavie Macquin '05-- luxurious fruit was simply superb.
Flight 1 (7 notes)
Red
2005 Château Pavie Macquin
Fleshy and succulent ripe fruit -- plums, ripe dark cherries, blueberries. More luxurious and lush, this merlot based wine simply stood apart from the rest of the lineup. Vibrant and enjoyable. Excellent.
Red
2000 Château Pontet-Canet
Mature but excellent fruit, vibrant and layered, showing red fruits, currants. Long finish. A grand dame.
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Red
2005 Château Sociando-Mallet
Dark cherry aromatics, hints of cola, plums, wood. Drinking well now, though still somewhat tannic. Good.
Red
2005 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Bright red fruits, cherry, with a hint of vanilla aromatics. Good persistence. Very enjoyable now, should continue to improve.
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2010 Château Giscours
Comes of somewhat tight now, though the fruit is still primary. Dark plum, violets, oak. Structured, needs time to settle. 79%/21% cab/merlot split.
Red
2006 Château du Tertre (Fronsac)
The fruit is a bit sour and not very enticing. Missing fragrant aromatics. Structured but, not alluring.
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2006 Lynsolence
Energetic and tight, showing bright red fruit, someone one-dimensional and a little lean. Tannins are dominant in the finish, almost astringent now. Needs lots of time; not sure if the fruit is ripe enough to go the distance.