2010 La Fleur d’Amelie Rouge, Bordeaux
(By Chateau de Sours.) Translucent ruby/crimson color. As the vineyard is a stone’s throw from Pomerol, it is no surprise that this red blend is primarily (75%) Merlot. The other grapes are Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petit Verdot (5%). A flowery… Read more
2012 Chateau de Sours Rosé, Bordeaux
Light pink color with shadings of copper. The seductive nose shows white chocolate laced with haunting whiffs of raspberry and other red fruits. There’s a plump fruit sweetness upon entry to the palate, gracefully trailing off to a dry finish that… Read more
2011 Chateau de Sours Blanc, Bordeaux
A traditional blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, this wine is a very pale emerald green color. Warm scents of smoke and barrel rooms, with an underpinning of flint and minerals, lead to prickly notes of lime. Once in the mouth, the… Read more
NV Dominique Leandre-Chevalier Vin de France Blanc Noir, Bordeaux, France
Let’s play a game called “Guess the Grape.” Sauvignon Blanc? Nope. Chenin? Nope. Arbois? Nope. Chardonnay? Nope. Pinot Gris? Nope. Riesling (OK, we’re really stretching it here)? Nope. Uh … Now, had you guessed Cabernet… Read more
2008 Chateau La Grange Clinet Grand Vin de Bordeaux, Cotes de Bordeaux
Smooth-drinking, affordable blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Jammy blackberries mingle with notes of roasted pepper, autumn leaves and campfire. For the price, surprisingly enjoyable. MSRP: $10.99 (December 2012) Wine… Read more
2008 Chateau de Lisennes ‘Cuvee Tradition’ Bordeaux Superieur Rouge, France
Transparent light ruby in color, this wine has a light vinegar quality in the nose, joined by an impression of sweet molasses. In the mouth, it’s quite different — much more mellow and slaty, but with hardly any noticeable fruit — and then a… Read more
2007 Chateau Tayet ‘Cuvee Prestige’ Bordeaux Superieur Rouge, France
Lightly glass-staining translucent garnet in color, lightening at the edges. Polished leather and mocha notes are at the forefront, joined by dark currant. From the mid-palate on, chocolaty tannins slather the tongue. MSRP: $25 (December… Read more
2009 Chateau Grand Verdus ‘Generation’ Bordeaux Superieur Rouge, France
The nose of this nearly translucent garnet, medium-bodied wine is very minty. In the mouth, it picks up some red fruit notes, framed by medium-grained chocolaty tannins that cut short the finish. MSRP: $12 (December 2012) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
2010 Chateau La Croix de Roche Bordeaux Superieur Rouge, France
A Merlot-based cuvee that includes Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this wine is translucent dark crimson. There’s a lot going on — spice, mint, chocolate, candied red fruit, bell pepper, smoked meat, leather, baker’s dark chocolate — but… Read more
2010 Chateau Luby Grand Vin de Bordeaux, France
This wine is nearly transparent light ruby in hue, and exudes impressions of polished leather, red cherry, red currant, cigar box and fennel. Medium bodied and dusty, it’s fruity through the mid-palate with dry, silty tannins in the back end. Pair… Read more
