Thursday 6 September 2007

TN : Alix, Chateau Plaisance, 2005, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux, France





This wine was awarded 85/87 out of 100 by Robert Parker. It is a blend od 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The bottle was heavy and tall with the Château Plaisance Lion Head embossed on it.

Colour : Dark plum, cassis

Aroma : Dark fruits, plums, spice

Taste : Dark fruits, blackcurrant hints, violets, very spicy finish leading to dry chalky tanins

Alcohol : 13.5%

Price : 16.50 Euro (price at Bernard Magrez Wine Boutique, Chateau Pape Clement, August 2007)

Mark : B-

Website : Bernard Magrez
Website : Chateau Plaisance

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