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2005 Château Valrose St. Estèphe Cuvée Alienor
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- St. Estèphe
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Community Tasting Notes 152
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Kentw wrote: 78 points
May 27, 2023 - Past Prime. Two years ago drinkable, but now mostly burnt toast and raisins. No fruit to speak of but some old funk on opening. Stored properly in wine cabinet. Very disappointed in this wine for this vintage. Never stood out since it was bought 15 years ago.
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gcarl wrote: 91 points
May 7, 2022 - Still a pleasing wine with the same impressions I have written 0ver the last 8 years
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boegemann Likes this wine: 90 points
February 19, 2022 - Please give it time. 3 hours at least, and the refined beauty of this wine shines. No need to break it down. It’s lovely.
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Racer117 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 14, 2022 - Still not for your xmas/holiday party (even if you had it this year).
Muddy, plummy, over ripe cherry, tasty. Acidity keeps it balanced. A touch of leather but not much for tertiary flavors. Enjoyable now and for the short term future but again, I don't see any improvement for this wine. Drink up boys and girls. -
megropolis wrote:
October 6, 2021 - Past the fruit prime but still did not resolve the tannins.
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By Sara d'Amato
8/26/2011 (link)(Château Valrose Cuvée Alienor, Ac St Estèphe red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Château Valrose
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Cuvée Alienor
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation St. Estèphe
- UPC Code 3465301389617
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 28 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,603 (56%)
- Consumed 1,225 (43%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
91% Like It 35 votes
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationSt. Estèphe
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