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2015 Bordeaux: Every Bottle Tells a Story… (Feb 2018)

The 2015 Siran has much to offer. I had hoped the 2015 would lose some of its rough around the edges character during aging. Although that did not happen, the 2015 is nevertheless loaded with personality and character. A host of savory herb, smoke, lavender and tobacco notes add layers of nuance throughout. The blend…

Bordeaux 2010: All That Glitters… (May 2011)

(a 50/50 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot; 50% selection for the grand vin; 50% new oak) Deep ruby. Deep, restrained aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, graphite and black pepper: very typical of merlot on calcaire, where this variety usually expresses itself with much darker fruit. Then thick, rich and satisfying on the palate, with…

The 2010 Clarets: A Modern Classic (Jul 2013)

Good bright ruby-red. Vibrant aromas of black cherry, licorice, minerals, cigar box and cedary oak. Juicy and fine-grained, showing unusual clarity and class for this Pauillac. A lovely balance of sweetness and acidity gives this wine plenty of early personality. Finishes with suave, building tannins and very good energy. Less austere than usual for this…

Looking The Part: Pichon-Baron 1953 – 2015 (Jan 2019)

The 2010 Pibran should have been one of the highlights of this vertical, but unfortunately, it took no fewer than four attempts to find a representative bottle. The results are similar to previous notes. Fresh blackberry and blueberry on the nose are accompanied by hints of pressed violet and cold stone. The palate is medium-bodied…

The Annual Red Bordeaux Report (May 2006)

Good medium ruby, dark for the vintage. Explosive aromas of roasted currant, coffee, game and leather. Fat and full in the mouth, with an exotic chocolate flavor; chewy and rich but not a sweet style, despite its very low acidity and high pH. The tannins are broad but not dry, and the roasted fruit flavors…

A Century of Bordeaux: The Twos (Sep 2022)

The 2002 Lynch Bages has a savoury, rather leathery bouquet, perhaps with just a touch of brettanomyces? The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, moderate depth, chewy with a minty finish. It’s just a bit gawky compared to recent vintages. Burly at the moment, bucolic. Tasted at the château.