Community Tasting Note

sirpat00 wrote:

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Arvi Bordeaux 2020 Arrivage (Dolder Grand, Zurich): Bordeaux 2020 Arrivage tasting. Key observations: 1/ Tannins were generally soft and well-integrated, but still left room for structure, 2/ fruit generally ripe and well-defined, no over-extraction, 3/ all appellation were showing great, but if I had to pick out then it would be Paulliac, 4/ top wines were Petit Village (completely unexpected, 97) and Lynch Bages (96).

Tasting note:
Dark cherry and black currant fruit, layering graphite, spice and dried herbal notes on top. The palate leans to the acidity side of things. Tannins are soft but maybe just a tad unripe. Compared to Poyferré, this was the more opulent wine. But on balance another strong Barton – you just can’t go wrong with this one.

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