Chateau Cote de Baleau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2010

 

Origin: Italy

Grape: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Body: Medium

Year: 2010

Alcohol: 14.5%

Price point: $29

Year Reviewed: 2018

 

So who wouldn’t have picked this Grand Cru up with the bottle dated 2010 and Saint Emilion? This red Bordeaux on appearance was clear with a deep intensity of ruby in color.  I picked up some aromas of kirsch, black currant jelly, nuts, medicinal, cedar or smoke, and earth.  I truly enjoyed deciphering the flavors in this bottle as I picked up kirsch, oak, black cherry, chocolate, nutty flavors and a hint of coffee. Wow, that’s a lot so see what you pick up on the nose and on the palate.  Enjoy this wine until 2025.