Ruby purple. Slightly green, vegetal aromas (which are not unpleasant) accompany wet stone and cherry. Pliant but supported by dusty tannins, with solid fruit and a medium finish. Nice value. Should last a while.
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Most lower-level Bordeaux châteaux overachieve in this phenomenal vintage...Château Couronneau is no exception. Opaque crimson/ruby in color, it has a ripe nose more reminiscent of California than of anywhere in the vicinity of the Gironde. Black currants, smoked meats, clove and sage dominate the nose. The palate is full-bodied, with tart acidity, substantial chewy tannins and reasonably well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%). Solid in the middle and medium-length (albeit astringent) on the finish, this is a wine which, in this vintage, flirts with the "big boys." It is a complement to the producer to suggest that this "baby" needs some time in the bottle. Drink 2016-2023.
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nose is okay, loaded with ripe berries, but on the palate it is just plain boring, chalky tanning and kind of high acid on the back end. Does not see any potential for this bottle. plenty of better choices for $20, will revisit the other bottle in a few years
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12/22/2019 - PBANGELO wrote: 84 Points
Not much left here. Drink now or dump.
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11/23/2016 - Salamander wrote: 87 Points
A solid but unexciting red
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1/25/2014 - nectar14 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Ruby purple. Slightly green, vegetal aromas (which are not unpleasant) accompany wet stone and cherry. Pliant but supported by dusty tannins, with solid fruit and a medium finish. Nice value. Should last a while.
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10/22/2013 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 Points
Most lower-level Bordeaux châteaux overachieve in this phenomenal vintage...Château Couronneau is no exception. Opaque crimson/ruby in color, it has a ripe nose more reminiscent of California than of anywhere in the vicinity of the Gironde. Black currants, smoked meats, clove and sage dominate the nose. The palate is full-bodied, with tart acidity, substantial chewy tannins and reasonably well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%). Solid in the middle and medium-length (albeit astringent) on the finish, this is a wine which, in this vintage, flirts with the "big boys." It is a complement to the producer to suggest that this "baby" needs some time in the bottle. Drink 2016-2023.
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9/20/2013 - weipim Does not like this wine: 70 Points
nose is okay, loaded with ripe berries, but on the palate it is just plain boring, chalky tanning and kind of high acid on the back end. Does not see any potential for this bottle. plenty of better choices for $20, will revisit the other bottle in a few years
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