There are great 2019 Bordeaux wines out there. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. Drinkable, with subtle tones of black currant and plum. Would be pretty good, if not for the sugar. Way too much of it.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
2020 Cape Bleue Rosé
Great Rosé from Jean-Luc Colombo. Crisp, dry, with distinctive Rhône notes. Costco continues to supply us with good inexpensive French Rosé.
Was great with walleye grilled on a cedar plank.
Friday, October 15, 2021
2019 Château Hostin Le Roc
Looks like 2019 is a pretty good year for Bordeaux. This is one more masterpiece. Black and red currant in the taste and nose. A bit of mineral whiff in the nose after aerator. Matures wonderfully in the glass. No sugar (great!).
Was great with smoked chicken pizza.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
2019 Château d'Aigueville
A huge disappointment. I hoped for something good, because company didn't release disastrous for many producers 2017 and very spotty 2018. But 2019 is no good. Way too much sugar. Will not buy it again.
Saturday, October 9, 2021
2019 Renaissance
Very good Rosé from Tuscany, Italy. Light, crisp, citrusy. Very light blush color. The only question: why not "Renascimento"?
Was great with walleye grilled on a cedar plank.
2018 Les Murières
Will not buy it again. At least, not 2018. Harsh and unrefined, neither aerator nor keeping it in open bottle for half an hour helps. Barely drinkable.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
2019 Château Haut-Sorillon
Very good. Even better than 2018. Even though 2018 has a medal and this one hasn't. Black currant and spices in the taste, just a bit of earthy (chalky) note in the nose. Almost no sugar. Smooth and surprisingly mature for 2 years old wine.
Was great with grilled tuna.
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