A recommendation from the salesman at Justerini & Brooks who was taking my Product Allowance order from Diageo. This was his “good value ready-to-drink”. I agree. From the greater Bordeaux region, this very-much petit château has some classic claret characteristics. The nose is distinctly tobacco-like – more fresh than cigar / dry, with only a hint of smokiness. Fruit is subdued and indistinct, but I would suggest dark and maybe briary. Flavours are toasty oak-driven over limited fruitiness, with subtle but definite tannin. Somewhat acidic finish. Deep colour suggests a sizeable chunk of Merlot in the blend, but I can’t remember what it really is. Overall, good value for money, but needed more pleasing fruit. Tannins suggested slightly young, but balance?
104. Château La Grande Maye, Côtes de Castillon, 1999
104. Château La Grande Maye, Côtes de Castillon, 1999
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