Origin: France
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Body: Medium
Alcohol: 14%
Year: 2014
Pricepoint: $10.00
Year Reviewed: 2017
This French blend is quite interesting with almost odd unique flavors upon uncorking. Tastes of pepper, spices like thyme, cinnamon or nutmeg are apparent embellished with berries, plum, currant and chocolate. That’s a lot of flavors for one wine, adding to its complexity!!! Drinking without waiting long, there was a lot of tingling on the back of the mouth with an interesting almost explosive finish. After breathing for about 2 hours, the wine mellowed a bit and was less intense. Actually I enjoyed both tasting experiences. Tried with some dark chocolate to determine what flavors that may due to this interesting Bordeaux, and I really didn’t enjoy it with chocolate. Try with some spicy pasta or BBQ flavors.
Kept this bottle at room temperature and the next day I still experienced wonderful flavors and no loss in character of the wine.