 France,
Bordeaux:
A Bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the Bordeaux region of
France. Over 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine are produced
every year, ranging from large quantities of everyday table
wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the
world. Most Bordeaux wine is red, but sweet white wines have
also contributed to the region's reputation, and dry white, rosé
and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) are also produced.
Bordeaux wine is made in 9,000 wineries usually called châteaux
from the grapes of 13,000 grape growers. There are 57
appellations of Bordeaux wine.
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Producer
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www.rocdecalon.com |
Montagne Saint Emilion is one of the "satelites" of the
Saint Emilion appellation, found on the famous "Right Bank" of
Bordeaux, just to the north of the Dordogne river in the area
called the Libournais. The satelites are four distinct
appellations to the northeast of Saint Emilion: Puissegain Saint
Emilion, Saint Georges Saint Emilion, Lussac Saint Emilion, and
finally Montagne Saint Emilion, which is built on a small hill).
Montagne is a particularly qualitative appellation the wines
have supple tannins, great fruit and elegance. |
 2005
Chateau Roc De Calon Rouge Prestige
Bio: Aged in tanks and in high-toast American oak, the intention
being to produce a lively, flavorful wine to drink young.
Emphasis on upfront fruit and freshness.
Composition: 78% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
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 2007
Chateau Petit Moulin Blanc
Bio: Lovely pale yellow color. Rich bouquet with ripe Sauvignon blanc
aromas (broom and acacia flowers). It is well-balanced on the
palate, with an initial impression of lively freshness. The
aromas in the bouquet follow through in the nice, long
aftertaste.
Composition: 60% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon, 10%
Muscadelle
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 2005
Chateau La Grave Aubert
Bio: Dark ripe cherry color. Nose of ripe fruits and hints of
vanilla. Robust in the mouth, complex, dominated by red fruits
with well rounded tannins. Long, balanced finish. Altogether a
very impressive, elegant wine.
Composition: 75%
Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating:
Robert Parker, 87-89 |
 2005
Chateau La Croix Taillefer
Bio: This is a supremely well-made Pomerol from up and coming
producer on Bordeaux’s right bank. Made from 98% Merlot with a
splash of Cabernet Franc, it is soft and rich with plummy fruit
flavors and a touch of smoky oak. Strong and vigorous when
young, this wine will continue to improve from many years.
Composition: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
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 2005
Chateau La Croix Cardinal
Bio: Beautiful black cherry color. Aromatic nose with notes of ripe
fruits and vanilla. Good structure marked by well equilibrated
tannins. Long finish of ripe fruits.\
Composition: 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
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2004
Chateau Jean De Gue Lalande de Pomerol
Bio: Another sleeper of the vintage, this very
good Lalande de Pomerol offers sweet raspberry, black cherry,
and currant fruit intermixed with subtle oak, licorice, and
spice characteristics. Medium-bodied and silky textured, it is
ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years. .
Composition:
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: Robert Parker, 88
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2005 Fleur St. Antoine
Bio:
The 2005 Fleur St Antoine is one of the stars of the clarets
that sell for a song. Beautiful sweet black currant fruit
intermixed with notions of cedar wood and tobacco leaf are
followed by a medium-bodied wine with oodle of fruit, a lush
texture, and a long heady, pure finish.
Composition: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Rating: Robert Parker, 89
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 2006 Chateau St. Antoine
Bio: A lively nose with ripe fruits of wild
strawberry and bilberry. Slight floral and liquorice notes.
Fruity, round and elegant on the mouth, this well-balanced and
powerful wine has a light mineral finish.
Composition: 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5%
Cabernet Sauvignon
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