2012 Château Loumelat

Three weeks ago I tried 2011 Château Loumelat. It was good. But, 2011 was a good year in Bordeaux. This one, not so good. 2012 was below average, there are some good wines, but they are more exception than a rule. I don't know why it received a medal, probably I differ with Bordeaux tasters.
It's a drinkable wine. No sugar, a little bit on a lighter side. Not enough body for a good Bordeaux. Would not by again.
But, I'm waiting for 2014. That was a good year, and judging by 2011, Château Loumelat might surprise us once again.
Light as it was, went fine with grilled tuna.

2009 Château Langoiran

Good Bordeaux. First nip was disappointing: too sweet and not balanced. Aerator helped somewhat. Ten minutes late, completely different wine! Sugar gone (don't know how can it happen), good, balanced taste, classic Bordeaux. Black currant, a little spicy, just a hint of chalk.
Was pretty good with grilled salmon, wood be good with any red meat or high end fish.

2013 La Cacciatora Nero d'Avola

Love Sicilian reds. They are powerful, intensive, different from all other Italian wines. This one is not an exception. A little bit lighter than usual for Nero d'Avola, but with complex taste and nose, with strong honey aftertaste.
Was a good pairing for chicken tajine. Would be good with any meat.

2011 Château Loumelat

Nice Bordeaux. Initially I didn't think much of it. But with every swallow, it tasted better. It's on a lighter side, with strong nose and taste of black currant. A little bit of sugar. No chalk at all, I don't like it in wine.
Aerate it a lot, better yet, open at least an hour before drinking.
Went nicely with grilled marlin

2014 Belleruche Red

Looks like 2014 becoming a good, and maybe great year for Côtes du Rhône wines. Belleruche by M. Chapoutier is a kind of a standard for me. I enjoyed 2007, 2009, especially great 2010, but also 2008, 2011 and 2012. 2013 was borderline, after which I decided if Belleruche is just tolerable, everything else shouldn't have been released at all. But 2014 was a pleasant surprise. Powerful, dark, with all tones of good Rhone wine: old leather, smoked wood and chokeberry.

Great pairing for any read meat.

2011 Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles de Colombo

Wonderful Côtes du Rhône. Different, unusual. Strong nose and taste of mountain-ash. Undertones of leather and smoked wood. No sugar. No chalk. Very dark color. I don't remember where I bought it, but would buy more if still available.

Enjoyed it with smoked trout pizza.