Tasted Journal - 100% BLIND - LANGUEDOC, SOUTH WEST, BORDEAUX, RIESLING, BURGUNDY, RHONE

 Tasted Journal - 100% BLIND

By 2 Best Sommeliers of the World, Markus del Monego and Andreas Larsson 

 

87,5| ChAteau Les Roches de Ferrand Fronsac 2010 :

AL - Dark, ruby red; the nose is pure without oak with notes of plums and herbs; medium bodied palate, clean, fresh and balanced with attractive fruit and moderate finish. 85
MdM - Dark, purple red with violet hue. Clean nose with elegant fruit, juicy character, blackcurrants in the nose and on the palate. Good length with juicy fruit in the finish. 90

86| ChAteau Au Pont de Guîtres Lalande de Pomerol 2010

AL - Dark ruby red, sweet nose of prune and confiture; the palate is medium bodied and offers jammed fruit, high acid and soft texture, fairly long with a herbal finish. 86
MdM - Dark, purple red with violet hue. Juicy fruit in the nose, discreet spiciness. On the palate soft and creamy texture, medium weight and length. 86

85| LES HAUTS DE TOUSQUIRON CuvEe Lucie Médoc 2010

AL - Medium deep, ruby red; the nose is quite traditional, no oak, sweet plum and herbal notes; medium bodied with a firm backbone and high acidity; moderate finish. 83
MdM - Dark, purple red with violet hue. Ripe nose with aromas reminiscent of prunes and dark berries. On the palate well structured with medium weight and length. 87