David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Rounding up from 91.6. Allen Brothers Lamb Lollipops and the 05 vintage from Bordeaux.
Rounding up from 91.6. Allen Brothers Lamb Lollipops and the 05 vintage from Bordeaux.
9.2Allison Lyzenga
Medium garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of dusty red and black fruit, black plum, black currant, black cherry, red plum, leather, old wood, cloves; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors of dried red and black fruit, black cherry, black plum, dusty wood, old leather, clove; long finish, a bit past its prime
Medium garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of dusty red and black fruit, black plum, black currant, black cherry, red plum, leather, old wood, cloves; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors of dried red and black fruit, black cherry, black plum, dusty wood, old leather, clove; long finish, a bit past its prime
8.5Christopher Olin
pretty good. decent fruit, but still fairly primary. tannins not too resolved.
pretty good. decent fruit, but still fairly primary. tannins not too resolved.
8.4Rob Andersen
Pretty outstanding for 10 year-old $20 Cru Bourgeois!
Pretty outstanding for 10 year-old $20 Cru Bourgeois!
8.9Anthony Ianni
Oh yeah. #wine
Oh yeah. #wine
8.6Paul T- Huntington Beach
Just needed time, both in storage and decant. Better on the 2nd day Some historical stuff I found online, The Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme property has been making wine since the French Revolution and has existed since the mid 1600's. Now in the hands of the Nony family, who is related to the Borie family of multi-chateau fame, the estate is in excellent hands. The vines average about thirty years of age and are located in the southwest corner of Saint Julien. The grapes are fermented in cement vats where they also undergo malolactic fermentation. From there they're aged in one third new French oak for one year before bottling.
Just needed time, both in storage and decant. Better on the 2nd day Some historical stuff I found online, The Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme property has been making wine since the French Revolution and has existed since the mid 1600's. Now in the hands of the Nony family, who is related to the Borie family of multi-chateau fame, the estate is in excellent hands. The vines average about thirty years of age and are located in the southwest corner of Saint Julien. The grapes are fermented in cement vats where they also undergo malolactic fermentation. From there they're aged in one third new French oak for one year before bottling.
9.2Mike McGlone
Very nice. Good balance and fruit. Perfect wine with steak dinner. Wine at its peak.
Very nice. Good balance and fruit. Perfect wine with steak dinner. Wine at its peak.
8.9Joseph Gerbino
2005 prime time
2005 prime time
9.2Mo Salem
Cooking wine at best...
Cooking wine at best...
8.6Blair Campomizzi
Drinking well, could have done with another year or two. Velvety tannins with dried fruits, mineral and hints of spice.
Drinking well, could have done with another year or two. Velvety tannins with dried fruits, mineral and hints of spice.
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