This is apparently a fairly popular wine and vintage as I've found it noted on quite a few food and wine blogs already. I can definitely see why. This is a Bordeaux so I was excited to try it. It is a mixture of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the top two grapes grown in the Cotes de Castillon area of Bordeaux. It is a smooth, tannony but not too acidic. I felt that I could definitely taste the fruit flavors - like cherry and maybe plum. It had an oaky taste to me and a medium-bodied feel. I really enjoyed the bottle and found myself finishing it off in one seating rather than dragging it out as I often find I do. For around $15 a bottle, it is a steal, in my opinion. If you can find it.
March 7, 2009
Chateau La Pierre Levee Cotes de Castillon 2005
This is apparently a fairly popular wine and vintage as I've found it noted on quite a few food and wine blogs already. I can definitely see why. This is a Bordeaux so I was excited to try it. It is a mixture of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the top two grapes grown in the Cotes de Castillon area of Bordeaux. It is a smooth, tannony but not too acidic. I felt that I could definitely taste the fruit flavors - like cherry and maybe plum. It had an oaky taste to me and a medium-bodied feel. I really enjoyed the bottle and found myself finishing it off in one seating rather than dragging it out as I often find I do. For around $15 a bottle, it is a steal, in my opinion. If you can find it.
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