Wine Education Service - First Growths

Tasted Monday, December 13, 2004 by tendring with 272 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 1997 Château Haut-Brion 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Almost opaque, deep claret colour with a slight tawny rim.
    Inviting bouquet, dusty, a little vegetal (asparagus), spicy, jammy fruit, complex.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 1997 Château Lafite Rothschild 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Almost opaque, deep claret colour, very slight tawny rim.
    Vegetal nose (beans), slightly reserved, coffee, blackcurrants.
    Great balanced taste, loads of fruit, elegant, smooth, off dry finish, excellent length.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 1997 Château Latour Grand Vin 96 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Showing a little age.
    Lovely farmyard bouquet with black fruit and spice.
    Fabulous taste, blackberries and blackcurrants, well structured, very long. This wine will last many years more.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • 1997 Château Margaux 96 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Almost opaque, deep claret with a very slight tawny rim.
    Beautiful nose, vegetal notes, fruit and spice, a strong concentrated perfume.
    A delicious wine, fruity with some vanilla notes, balanced and elegant, excellent length, still for keeping.

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  • 1997 Château Mouton Rothschild 96 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Just opaque, showing slight age.
    Soft farmyard nose, ripe fruit and chocolate.
    A smooth wine with strong tannins, great fruit, good length.

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