Tasting Notes.
As with previous Bordeaux indents, it is our goal to offer you the best available choice of wines from the Bordeaux Region. Often this will mean a selection of second labels which I believe offer greater value for money. Tasting notes below are taken from the Jancis Robinson website unless otherwise stated.
Right Bank
Les Chateau Figeac 2015. Thick and a little sturdy with lots of chewy tannin. Very youthful, very ambitious. JR 17/20 $515
Petit Figeac 2014 (2nd Label) 50% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. 35% new oak.
Very dark – especially in comparison to Cheval Blanc just tasted. Rather juicy and toasty and friendly. The aim is to make something to drink between two and eight years. Very charming and very Figeac. JR 17/20 $119
Left Bank.
Pessac Leognan
Domaine de Chevalier 2015. Neat and luscious and sweet. Much richer than most previous vintages. JR 17/20 $179 Participants on Ian’s recent Tours of Bordeaux will know exactly how good this Domaine and it’s wines are.
Esprit de Chevalier (2nd Label of Domaine de Chevalier)
Blackish crimson. Sweet black-cherry fruit on the nose and quite marked acidity on the palate. JR 15.5/20 $59
Margaux
Alter Ego de Palmer 2015 (2nd Label Chateau Palmer)
Mid to dark crimson. Floral, aromatic, lifted. Sweet start. Pretty fine and appealing. JR 17/20 $195
Chateau D’Issan 2016
Mid crimson. Vigorous nose. Round texture and really rather admirably relaxed. Certainly not sweet. Quite long. JR 17+/20 $160 I tried this Chateau for the first time this year and it was an absolute stunner. Ian L.
Blason D’Issan 2016.
Fresh and penetrating aroma. Luscious texture. Doesn’t taste like a second wine! JR 16.5/20 $69
Chateau Lascombes 2016
Dark blackish purple. I'd hate to be given this blind. It's pure Napa Valley! So sweet! So concentrated! JR. 16.5/20 $195 Bordeaux tour members will remember Chateau Lascombes for it’s fabulous wines and hospitality. Ian L.
Chevalier de Lascombes 2016. $80
Not Reviewed
Pauillac.
Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste. 2016.
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot. Harvested 28 September to 13 October. 45 hl/ha.
Very dark crimson. Very ripe and fresh. Pretty glorious expression of the vintage on the nose. Slightly dry finish but really very energetic, – very British claret! JR. 17/20 $199
This is a 5th growth Chateau that challenges the First growths year after year. Ian L.
Lacoste Borie 2016, (2nd wine of Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste) $69
Not reviewed.
Saint Estephe.
Dame de Montrose 2015
Very dark crimson. Relatively evolved on the nose. JR. 16.5/20 $100.
Pagodes de Marquis 2016 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Picked 26 September to 15 October.
Fresh, muscular, racy nose. Sweet start – really rather flirtatious! Racy and elegant. 17/20 $115.
Sauternes
Chateau La Tour Blanche. 2016 (Grand Vin)
RS 135 g/l, TA 3.73 g/l.
Broad, massive in scale with exuberant botrytis and then masses of acidity. Pure grapefruit syrup for the moment! JR 17/20 Bottle $110, Half Bottle $59, Magnum $220.
Les Charmilles de la Tour Blanche. 2016. (2nd Label)
Les Charmilles is a lighter version of the Grand Vin. It has a lower level of Botrytis infection and it is made to be drunk young. It is as much an aperitif as it is a dessert wine. Ian Leamon Bot. $45
Duo de la Tour Blanche 2016.
Dry white wines grown and made in the Sauternes region cannot be called Sauternes and so this wine is regarded simply as, Appellation Bordeaux. That is where the simplicity end though as this is a beautiful dry white wine, full of flavour and elegance. It is a blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. The Semillon is fermented in French oak and the Sauvignon Blanc component is fermented in Stainless Steel.
The Duo takes it’s name from the harmonious blend of the two varieties and it is a beautiful accompaniment to seafood. Cellar for up to five years or enjoy now. Ian Leamon. $32
NB. Older vintages of the Grand Vin are available, these are the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. A minimum purchase of 3 bottles will be required. Please contact Ian for pricing details.
Vintages available in Magnum are 1957, 58, 60, 82, 85, 86, 88, 89, 95, 96, 97, 99, 2002, 03, 04, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Minimum Purchase, One Magnum. Please contact Ian for pricing details.
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Ordering - Placing an order. To keep our costs to a minimum the wines listed on the order form are being offered on an indent basis, i.e. payment will be required at the time you place your order, prior to the cutoff date. This amounts to a 15% discount on our regular price. Orders can be lodged either by e-mailing, posting or faxing completed order form (Excel attachment). Please fill in the order form and save it to your computer and then send your saved order form as an attachment by return email to ian@wine-connect.com.au or fax to 03 54 41 48 41. The cut off date is 18 November 2009. Payment can be made either by cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard). |
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