Important Update From the Founder
Read message >
S&E Wine Society - Blind Bordeaux Blend Tasting
at Home
Tasted April 15, 2023 by cab blends with 171 views
Introduction
Wines all tasted blind. Theme was Bordeaux blends from anywhere plus 1 or 2 ringers that were pure cabs.
Flight 1 (12 notes)
Red
1978 Château Léoville Las Cases
92 points
Garnet and brown with a classic French Bordeaux nose. Tannins are still balanced and balanced acidity in the finish although a little shortish.
1 person found this helpful
Comment
Red
1998 Château Pavie Decesse
94 points
This is old with garnet color. The tannins are still powerful 8/10. Integrated and balanced. Better than I may have expected given what appears to be the age.
Appears younger than #1 tonight. (Correct per post unveiling)
French nose and body.
Appears younger than #1 tonight. (Correct per post unveiling)
French nose and body.
Red
2009 Château Pontet-Canet
91 points
Graphite and stoney, slatey body. Seems young. Seems to be low on the Cabernet Sauvignon
3 people found this helpful
Comment
Red
2005 Château Pontet-Canet
91 points
Unusual odd nose to start. I can't place it. Finishes french but some dry vegetal. Tannins are 7.5/10
3 people found this helpful
Comment
Red
2004 BOND Pluribus
95 points
Rich and powerful. Beautiful and enjoyable.
1 person found this helpful
Comment
Red
2019 Flint Knoll Noble Right
90 points
Youthful ruby red wine with a light nose. Tannins 7/10. Strong acidity in the finish
Red
2016 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
93 points
French nose but significant oak and bark. Seems heavy on the Cab Franc side of the house.
1 person found this helpful
Comments (2)
Red
2005 Château Pontet-Canet
92 points
(post unveiling - this was the second bottle of PC 2005 tonight)
T 8/10
T 8/10
2 people found this helpful
Comment
Flight 2 (1 note)
Red
2021 Flint Knoll Pinot Noir Silver Eagle
94 points
Dark and full bodied. Dark red in color with strong tannins 8/10. Not a cabernet - Pinot