2012v. Old world red fruit on the nose (cherry, raspberry, cassis, dried strawberry), a little minerality, and cedar and mocha from oak aging. Hits the palette dry and hot from alcohol, and then the fruit follows. A good amount of tannins, but there's enough age on them to make them not too grippy. A lackluster mix of flavors and slight alcohol imbalance but I've had worse Bordeaux for the sale price of $13. Merlot/cab franc/cab sav. 12.5% ABV.
2012v. Old world red fruit on the nose (cherry, raspberry, cassis, dried strawberry), a little minerality, and cedar and mocha from oak aging. Hits the palette dry and hot from alcohol, and then the fruit follows. A good amount of tannins, but there's enough age on them to make them not too grippy. A lackluster mix of flavors and slight alcohol imbalance but I've had worse Bordeaux for the sale price of $13. Merlot/cab franc/cab sav. 12.5% ABV.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2017
Very good, dry, paired with ribeye, asparagus, and mussels. Great pair. Leads to dessert of ice cream.
Very good, dry, paired with ribeye, asparagus, and mussels. Great pair. Leads to dessert of ice cream.
Apr 11th, 2017
Bordeaux, France
