Archive for 'Bordeaux' Category

Chateau Duhart-Milon 2004 Pauillac - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Feb 24th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ch?teau Duhart-Milon from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. The Rothschild family acquired Chateau Duhart-Milon, a 4e Cru in the 1855 classification, from the Castejas of Pauillac, in 1962. The property was named after the Sieur of Duhart, gun-runner to Louis XIV, who originally owned the property, and from the name of the [...]

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Chateau Coutet 2005 Sauterne/Barsac (half-bottle) - Dessert Wine

Feb 10th, 2010 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch. Coutet from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Spice, dried pineapple, honey and light apricot aromas, like freshly crushed grapes. Full-bodied and very sweet, with masses of crushed fruit character and a long finish. Best after 2010. -Wine Spectator Medium yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of [...]

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Chateau Les Graves de Barrau 2003 Bordeaux - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Dec 5th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ch?teau Les Graves de Barrau from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. This estate has been well-known for several centuries and is located 18 miles north of the city of Bordeaux. A luscious and fruity Bordeaux wine made by Dominique Hebrard of the Cheval Blanc family. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, [...]

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Chateau Guiraud 2004 Sauternes - Dessert Wine

Sep 28th, 2009 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch?teau Guiraud from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Spicy, with dried apricot and lemon character. Full, yet tight and long. Medium sweet, with a spicy finish. An impressive racy style. Best after 2009. Wine Spectator 92 Points
 

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Chateau Rieussec 2004 Sauternes - Dessert Wine

Sep 5th, 2009 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch?teau Rieussec from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Fruity, with lemon, apricot and lilac on the nose. Full-bodied, with a lovely intensity and bright acidity. Long and elegant. The palate builds on the finish. Not the 2001 (Wine of the Year), but very good indeed. Wine [...]

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Chateau Doisy Vedrines 2005 Sauternes - Dessert Wine

Aug 2nd, 2009 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch. Doisy Vedrines from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Intense aromas of honey, dried pineapple and botrytis spice. Full-bodied, very sweet and very powerful, with loads of dried fruit and sweetness on the finish. Lots of clove and orange peel. Same quality as the 2001. Best after [...]

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Chateau Paradis Casseuil 2004 Bordeaux Rouge - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Jul 4th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ch?teau Paradis Casseuil from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Lively and intense ruby color. Fine nose, red fruit and slight licorice aromas. Again this little licorice note in the mouth. The attack is supple (slight sensation of sweetness) with silky tannins.
 

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Chateau Guiraud 2004 Sauternes (half-bottle) - Dessert Wine

Jun 4th, 2009 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch?teau Guiraud from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Spicy, with dried apricot and lemon character. Full, yet tight and long. Medium sweet, with a spicy finish. An impressive racy style. Best after 2009. Wine Spectator 92 Points
 

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Domaine d’UBY 2006 Cotes de Gascogne - Bordeaux Blends White Wine

Apr 25th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Domaine d’UBY from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. A fruity wine with flavors of both exotic and citrus fruits. Fresh reminiscent characters like Sauvignon Blanc with a fruiter, softer edge. Highly aromatic with a soft palate with a slight nutty character. A delicious wine for appetizers, fresh salads and seafood. The blend [...]

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Chateau Doisy Vedrines 2005 Sauternes (half-bottle) - Dessert Wine

Apr 13th, 2009 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Ch. Doisy Vedrines from Sauternes and Barsac, France - Bordeaux. Intense aromas of honey, dried pineapple and botrytis spice. Full-bodied, very sweet and very powerful, with loads of dried fruit and sweetness on the finish. Lots of clove and orange peel. Same quality as the 2001. Best after [...]

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