Region - Bordeaux
January 12, 2012
A pure Sauvignon Blanc, unusual in Pessac-Léognan, which normally also includes Sémillon. This is a purely fresh wine, but with a serious aging potential side to it. For now, the white fruits, currants and pears are delicious, with fresh structure and a touch of wood spice. Screwcap.
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Château Couhins-Lurton Bordeaux-style White Blend - 2007
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January 12, 2012
88-90 Barrel sample. Spicy, juicy, a wine that has some good depth of flavor, even though the texture is lightweight. More juice than structure.
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Château Marquis de Terme Bordeaux-style Red Blend - 2008
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January 12, 2012
Typically Nairac, this is elegant and delicate, with great freshness and acidity. While it is not hugely concentrated, it is beautifully ripe, an aperitif style rather than for dessert.
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January 12, 2012
90-92 Barrel sample. Some austerity, but the depth of the fruit is the hallmark here, very solid, black plums and sweet, juicy tannins. There is some aging potential here.
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January 12, 2012
Big and bold for the year, the tannins quite solid with a tight character. The fruit flavors are rich and intense, spiced with toast and acidity. Through it all goes the tell-tale 2007 streak of acidity.
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January 12, 2012
Another of the many Pessac-Léognan properties in the hands of the Lurton family, this up-and-coming estate is run by Laurent Cogombles, husband of Sophie Lurton. This white is fresh, straightforward, but with a great balance between herbaceous flavors and more weighty white fruits. It is the style of white that opens slowly, satisfyingly, and could even be decanted.
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January 12, 2012
96-98 Barrel sample. A wine that shows intense spice, with ginger and grated nutmeg. This lies over the top of the ripest yellow fruits, added to mango, sweet pears and a fresh, final character. Complex wine with an immense future.
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January 12, 2012
On the heavy side, this is clumsy and awkward—the botrytis doesn’t seem to have melded with the fruit.
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January 12, 2012
A big and powerful wine, with tannins that are compact and dense. The dryness of the tannins go right to the core, surrounded by chocolate, sweet fruit and dark berry flavors. The wine is well structured, big and bold, with plenty of firmness promising aging.
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January 12, 2012
91-93 Barrel sample. Strong botrytis, very rich, totally honeyed. This is a powerful wine, very straight in its style, packed with the sweetest apricot jam.
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