Somewhere between 85-90% merlot, the rest cab franc.
Decanted 2+ hrs and drank over the next 2 hrs.
Started off closed on the nose, but eventually opened up to plum, oak, and leather.
It had a fruit forward palate of tart blackberry and plum. There was good acidity which was tart initially. Grippy tannins. Baking spice and oak finish. Good length.
It wasn't complex, but very balanced and enjoyable. Paired well with cheese and crackers.
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Black cherry, blackberry, blueberry jam, chocolate, flowers, pepper on the nose. Blackberry on the palate. Med acidity and smooth. Decanted for 2 hours.
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2019 Château Dalem
2/3/2024 - matt_wine1234 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Somewhere between 85-90% merlot, the rest cab franc.
Decanted 2+ hrs and drank over the next 2 hrs.
Started off closed on the nose, but eventually opened up to plum, oak, and leather.
It had a fruit forward palate of tart blackberry and plum. There was good acidity which was tart initially. Grippy tannins. Baking spice and oak finish. Good length.
It wasn't complex, but very balanced and enjoyable. Paired well with cheese and crackers.
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2015 Le Saint-Estephe de Montrose
9/23/2023 - matt_wine1234 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Black cherry, blackberry, blueberry jam, chocolate, flowers, pepper on the nose. Blackberry on the palate. Med acidity and smooth. Decanted for 2 hours.
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