Bordeaux tasting at Wine-Route, Savion branch

Wine-Route, Savion branch
Tasted Sunday, January 19, 2014 by Yagil with 460 views

Introduction

though most of the wines were quite young - one could sense their potential and that most of them required further ageing of , say, 10 years or so.

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2008 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Light yellow
    Citrus and yeasts aromas
    Med bodied, high acidity, bitter grapefruit flavours, somewhat boring, med finish. After an hour in the glass improves dramatically.

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  • 2010 Château Magdelaine 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    Dark red black
    Fresh fruity aromas, some vanilla oak notes
    Full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity, bitter fruity flavors, still tight, med-long finish. Requires further ageing.

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  • 2008 Château Belair-Monange 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    Dark red black
    Elegant quality ripe fruits aroma with vanilla oak notes
    Full bodied, firm tannins, high acidity, very good harmony, bitter flavors, some greenery, well structured, dry finish.

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  • 2010 Château Latour à Pomerol 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Dark red purple
    Rich ripe fruity aromas with earthy vanilla oak notes
    Full bodied, grip tannins, high acidity, licorice and green flavors, med finish. very young and requires further aging.

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  • 2009 Château Certan de May 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Dark red purple
    Intense quality aroma of ripe fruits with green licorice notes
    Full bodied, firm tannins, high acidity, bitter flavors, vanilla oak, med finish, requires long ageing.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 1999 Château Pape Clément 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Dark brown black
    Odd stinky aromas
    Full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity, rich bitter oaky flavors, long finish. Mediocre vintage, IMHO.

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Flight 3 (4 Notes)

  • 2009 Château Branaire-Ducru 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Dark red purple
    Elegant quality fruity aromas with green notes
    Full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity , well balanced, long finish. Still young.
    Requires further ageing.

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  • 2005 Château Rauzan-Ségla 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Dark red purple
    Rich ripe black fruits aroma with vanilla oak
    Full bodied, integrated tannins, good acidity, well balanced, vanilla oak and bitter flavors, long finish.
    Requires further ageing.

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  • 2006 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Dark purple
    Quality rich fruity aromas with vanilla oak and chocolate notes
    Full bodied, grip tannins, high acidity, well structured, bitter oaky notes, med finish. Requires long ageing.

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  • 2008 Château Cos d'Estournel 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Dark purple
    Rich powerful dark fruity aromas with chocolate notes
    Full bodied, soft tannins, high acidity, excellent complexity, bitter chocolate, coffee and nutmeg flavors, long finish. Requires further ageing.

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