Tasting Notes

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Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 Jul 14
Medium ruby-red. Fresh aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, licorice, and tobacco. Broad, pliant and sweet, boasting a surprisingly plush texture to the blueberry, blackcurrant and licorice flavors. This politely styled midweight finishes with supple tannins and very good length. This is almost tender for a 2011, said David Suire, technical director of the Nicholas Thienpont estates, and I couldn't agree more. A blend of 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc.
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Place de la Bourse Bordeaux France Fine Wines

Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.