November 6, 2020 - The beauty of Bordeaux, a $10 bottle aged for 11 years and drinks great, balanced, structured, good fruit with smooth tannins, ok bouquet, drank easily, drank with rack of lamb , no more to drink.
October 7, 2018 - Amazing surprise, balanced, structure, with many flavors in each sip, medium bodied, earthy bouquet, the whole package, drank with fish stew with monkfish and scallops, will drink again if I can find it, might have another bottle in cellar
December 13, 2015 - /
October 5, 2014 - The more I sip this wine, the more I like it. Deep garnet robe. At 5 years of age a still reluctant nose. Medium-bodied merlot-based flavors with ample glycerine, finishing with a light tongue-lashing of tannins. Youthful balance without an overabundance of alcohol (as one might find in too many New World Merlots). I suspect this wine won't hit its peak till 2019. The quality of this family-owned property shines thru.
Tasting 11/1/17 — Medium red. A bit of funk in the nose, but still nice with long flavors with plenty of tannins still to use up. Tasted against a 2010 pricy Knight's Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon. While the latter was darker, initially more intense and fruity, the Vieille Tour La Rose had a longer finish and was ultimately more appealing.
February 8, 2014 - Decent wine, fairly easy to drink, not terribly complex
November 2, 2013 - Very simple drink, but enjoyable. Pop and pour, not much complexities but pleasant fruit and gentle tannins.
June 9, 2013 - Medium bodied, mild tannins, nice fruit ... didn't expect much for a st. emilion bordeaux at this price, but it still delivers.
April 25, 2013 - Floral, slightly lifted nose, a bit gamy, very classic and food friendly while still having fruit and friendly tannins.
March 29, 2012 - A strong full nose with dark cherry/berries, and licorice. Surprisingly lighter on the palette than I expected maybe not quite living up to the nose but still well balanced and pleasant I thout. Not overpowering and still a bit of dark cherry/plum notes but more subtle with a medium finish.