Wine Exchange - Orange, CA
Tasted Saturday, March 6, 2010 by Badfish with 920 views
The majority of wines in this tasting were from the 2005 vintage. I have made numerous comments on this vintage in various tasting event entries so I will not repeat them here. Suffice to say it is a superb vintage that I am very happy to own in quantity. The wines here certainly did not disappoint as there were numerous values and a few truly great efforts. The 06/07 wines specifically performed quite well considering the vintage conditions and prove just how serious the producers are with making quality wines every year. Unfortunately I wish I could say they are just as serious with their pricing schemes as most vintages of late have been ridiculously overpriced.
2008 Secret de Grand Bateau Blanc 90 Points
France, Bordeaux
This is beautiful in the glass with a high-toned nose of orange blossoms, pineapple, and minerals. Heavy citrus flavors buttressed by oak and spices on the finish. Great acidity and density with a medium long finish. Rumored to be declassified juice from Haut Brion and it does show hints of that class.
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2005 Château Latour-Martillac Blanc 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
The nose is very stony and pungent here with aromas of sweet musk, honeysuckle, and stone fruits. Subtle sweetness to the fruit with citrus and mineral flavors. Elegant with solid character if somewhat thin on the finish.
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