Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Chateau Grand-Portail Bordeaux 2010

Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol content: 13.2%
Color:dark violet red
Bouquet: very fruity, black sour cherries, black currant, violet flowers
Taste: medium body, similar to nose quite fruity, black currant, black sour cherries, light still slightly unripe tannins, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak, BBQ
Overall score: 3+8+11+6+5.5+50=83.5
Price: CZK 90
Stopper: cork
I did not expect much but I was positively surprised by this Bordeaux. It is definitely fruitier style and despite very young and from challenging vintage it i nicely drinkable and would most likely beat New world wines in this price range.

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