Community Tasting Note

Paul S wrote:

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - Drank at Cork, I thought this was very good and enjoyed every last drop tremendously. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc

Dark ruby coloured with a young, pinkish rim - this wine had a georgeous nose that hit me right from the moment the glass was placed on the table. Dollops of slightly strange savoury leathery smells at first, intermingled with creosote, foral accents, dark cherries and blueberries. After some time in the glass, the leather faded slightly, with the cherries and berries coming to the fore and hints of spice coming out. Great nose, very intense, almost overwhelmingly so at times. Is this really a St Estephe?

Great, complex palate, with voluptuous cherries again and touches of exotic spice. Actually, everything about this wine was voluptuous - with opulent, fleshy, mouth-filling flavours, all nicely wrapped in a tight package of uplifting acid and very firm yet extremely supple tannins (ah, St Estephe here definitely) that kept the flavours focused. The finish was long and satisfying, with a flourish of lingering berries. It is oh so young at the moment, but already displaying a lovely balance. This one has enough stuffing to last it a good many years to come.

Another lovely 2000 Bordeaux. Are the 2005's really better?

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