Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Château La Marzenac Lussac-Saint-Émilion 2008

Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: medium ruby red
Bouquet: cherries with smoky aroma from toasted oak
Taste: medium body, cherries, sour cherries, still visible tannins, black chocolate, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: dry salami
Overall score: 82
Price: CZK249
Very reasonable Bordeaux for the price. nice combination of fruitiness and the smoke from the barrique.

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