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Affordable Bordeaux
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Affordable Bordeaux
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 |
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Speaker: Eric Dubourg, Owner of Wineberry LTD
The Bordeaux Wine Bureau in a recent blind tasting of nearly 350 wines selected 100 that were excellent representations of Bordeaux values. All 12 wines we have selected have prices under $30.
Eric Dubourg gave a detailed educational seminar on the history of Bordeaux; terroirs, climate, appellations and vintages. He outlined the role of winemakers, cooperatives, negotiants and brokers and discussed the blending of grape varieties. We tasted 12 wines; 4 white and 8 reds from most of the appellations within Bordeaux. All the wines presented showed well. Prices are full markup retail price. We asked for one vote for favorite white, three votes for favorite red. Chateau Villa Bel-Air Graves Blanc 2004 was the favorite white, Seuil de Mazeyre- Pomerol 2005 tied with Haut de Brillette 2005-Moulis for the favorite red. Chateau Larose Trintaudon 2003 – Medoc placed third. Everyone had a wonderful learning and tasting experience.
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| Flight I: White |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Chateau Paradis Casseuil 2005 (Domaines Barons de Rothschild) - Bordeaux Blanc
Pale yellow color. Citrus fruits on the nose. Full, lively, some acidity and well rounded, leading to a silky finish.
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$16.50 |
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Château Les Maines, Bordeaux White 2006
Grape : Sauvignon Blanc. Straw color. Aromatic, big nose, good fruit. More acidic, balanced, medium body, good finish.
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5 |
$15.00 |
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Chateau Villa Bel-Air Graves Blanc. White 2004
Grape Variety 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon
Aged on the lees for nine months in new French oak. Light straw color, honey aromas, rich and complex flavors of fruit and caramel. The favorite white.
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16 |
$25.00 |
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Chateau De Cruzeau 2003 - White - Pessac Leognan
Deep golden color, pleasing buttery flavor. Short finish. Drink now.
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$16.00 |
| Flight II: Red |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Chateau Reyniere 2004 (Marc Lurton) - Bordeaux Superieur
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep ruby red in color. Red berry fruit aromas with a touch of oak .Well balanced with round integrated tannins. Classic Bordeaux.
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$10.00 |
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Chateau Picoron 2005
Cotes de Castillon Red color, Claret style. Smooth. Well balanced. Drinking well now. Will last. |
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$22.00 |
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Chateau Moulin de la Roquille - Cote de Francs 2005
Grapes : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Big nose, rich with lots of fruit. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a medium finish.
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9 |
$15.00 |
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Chateau les Chapelles 2005 - Montaigne St-Emilion
Ruby red color, forward fruit in nose, less tannin, velvety. |
10 |
$25.00 |
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Seuil de Mazeyre - Pomerol 2005
Grape: 100% Merlot. Dark color, Lots of fruit in nose, soft, black cherry and spice, silky. Tied for favorite red.
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13 |
$28.00 |
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Le Haut Medoc de Giscours 2001 - Medoc
Dark color. Big nose, spice, tobacco, black berries, earthy. Long finish. |
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$23.00 |
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Haut de Brillette 2005 – Moulis
Medium color, licorice in nose, red fruit, balanced, tannin. Long finish. Tied for favorite of this flight. |
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$31.00 |
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Chateau Larose Trintaudon 2003 - Medoc
Grape variety: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Medium dark color. Red berry fruit in nose, complex-balanced, long finish. Ready to drink now but will age. Placed third favorite of the reds.
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11 |
$17.00 |
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