Community Tasting Notes 5

• Ron Slye wrote: 87 points

  July 25, 2021 - This has softened a bit. Still a very old world profile -- fruits on the more savory side, with some nice wood notes. This went nicely with food. Given the price and age this was exactly what it should have been. Went quite well with pizza, but also nice on its own.

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• jeff nowak wrote: 84 points

  February 11, 2008 - presented as a bordeaux QPR alternative to anything napa. that's taking the criticism of calicab too far in my opinion. this wine blows.

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• kstoddard wrote: 88 points

  February 11, 2008 - Blackberry, violets, charred oak, green bell pepper and barnyard. Good balance and finish.

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• mattiasjansson wrote: 91 points

  January 9, 2008 - Backstreet - Oregon and Washington (Backstreet Wine Salon, Phoenix, AZ): No notes

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• Tubbs wrote: 92 points

  January 28, 2007 - When I first tried this wine it was hard as nails & I was a little worried it that it would never open up. Now, a couple of years later, this wine could easily hang with some fine Bordeaux. It's very nicely balanced and is smooth and thick on the palate. The aromatics are starting to show some secondary and tertiary elements remeniscent of a fine Bordeaux. There is a bit of animale to this wine and THAT would be the only tip-off that this is a Cote-de-Blaye. It shows great structure and will improve immensly with 10 more years of age. Garagiste hit a home run recommending this wine.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2001
• Type Red
• Producer Château Les Bertrands
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

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• In Cellars 7 (25%)
• Consumed 21 (75%)

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