Monday, May 26, 2014

Chateau Saint - Louis 2004 Saint-Estephe 2004 AOC

Variety:  50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: garnet red with bricky meniscus
Bouquet: canned black currant, canned cherries, spices, hint of wood
Taste: medium body, canned cherries, spices, slightly flatter in the mid profile, good acidity, gentle tannins, medium to longer finish
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+7=85
Price: CZK 200 on sale  (regular CZK 400)
Stopper: single piece of cork
Amazing how this base AOC Bordeaux is still drinkable despite 10 years of age. There are still (gentle ) tannins and nice acidity combined with spices and wood aged tones. Good value for discounted price, average value  for regular price.

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