Thin, classic red fruit but hidden behind soft tannin and well judged acidity. Too much reductivity here and an obtrusive iron note overpowering the finish. It's dirty, thin and uninteresting, although drinkable. Not one to age much longer, drink before 2018. Not their best vintage, nor was it great in Bordeaux, but given the pedigree of the owners, this is a big disappointment for the price.
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Even in a vintage like 2007, the stunning terroir of Haut Brion can shine through to make a spectacular wine. An aristocratic wine fashioned in an elegant style, the 2007 Haut Brion spews off candied cherry tarts, Creme de Cassis, iron ore, wet tobacco, eucalyptus, fresh flowers and crushed rocks. This is never going to be a showstopper, but is more an exercise in restraint and terroir. Very fresh on the palate, this will no doubt be a very classic claret (one that is much more introspective/cerebral than for hedonistic pleasure) for drinking from 2017 over the coming 2 decades.
Somewhat atypical for the 2010 vintage, Philipe Melka produced a very forawrd lush styled Cabernet that is already completely integrated. While the deep dark blueberry and cassis are very fresh and hedonistic, they would suggest a low acid based on their profile - Do not let that fool you; this wine has the requisite acidity to exhibit freshness for the coming 10 years. There is much brooding underneath, with mint, damsum plum and dark chocolate brimming underneath. This also shows great length but it falls just a bit flat on the mid-palate. A perplexing wine with tons of personality, it is quite exotic and will be interesting to follow it until 2025.
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2011 Clarendelle Bordeaux
11/20/2016 - Brmaso Does not like this wine: 74 Points
Thin, classic red fruit but hidden behind soft tannin and well judged acidity. Too much reductivity here and an obtrusive iron note overpowering the finish. It's dirty, thin and uninteresting, although drinkable. Not one to age much longer, drink before 2018. Not their best vintage, nor was it great in Bordeaux, but given the pedigree of the owners, this is a big disappointment for the price.
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2007 Château Haut-Brion
6/17/2015 - Brmaso Likes this wine: 94 Points
Even in a vintage like 2007, the stunning terroir of Haut Brion can shine through to make a spectacular wine. An aristocratic wine fashioned in an elegant style, the 2007 Haut Brion spews off candied cherry tarts, Creme de Cassis, iron ore, wet tobacco, eucalyptus, fresh flowers and crushed rocks. This is never going to be a showstopper, but is more an exercise in restraint and terroir. Very fresh on the palate, this will no doubt be a very classic claret (one that is much more introspective/cerebral than for hedonistic pleasure) for drinking from 2017 over the coming 2 decades.
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2010 Perfect Season Cabernet Sauvignon Bidwell Creek Estate and Vineyard
6/17/2015 - Brmaso Likes this wine: 94 Points
Somewhat atypical for the 2010 vintage, Philipe Melka produced a very forawrd lush styled Cabernet that is already completely integrated. While the deep dark blueberry and cassis are very fresh and hedonistic, they would suggest a low acid based on their profile - Do not let that fool you; this wine has the requisite acidity to exhibit freshness for the coming 10 years. There is much brooding underneath, with mint, damsum plum and dark chocolate brimming underneath. This also shows great length but it falls just a bit flat on the mid-palate. A perplexing wine with tons of personality, it is quite exotic and will be interesting to follow it until 2025.
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