This is 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot from southwest France. Purple in color, ruby swirls. The nose is dusty with plums. Some cherries come out later. On the palate, this is a bit reticent. Some cherries. Firm tannins. This could use a few years of cellaring. Good acidity. Would work well with food especially heavier dishes.
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From the Cahors region of southwest France. In Cahors, Malbec is known as "Côt", "Côt Noir" or "Auxerrois", so the fact that the label says Malbec tells us a lot about the intended market for this wine. Not to mention that in other than in Alsace, naming a varietal on the label, is usually not a good sign. Of course, its what is in the bottle that count. Ruby in color. The nose is dusty with cherry hard candy. On the palate, this has sour cherry candy with slight plums. Light tannins. Good acidity. A short to medium finish. This is made to drink now, with BBQ or on its own. Noth
This is a second wine of Chateau Montrose. Tasted blind, with a tasting group, this was disappointing. It finished in last place for me and close to that for the group. It is a fine wine, but more was expected once the label was revealed. Purple in color, shimmering bright and opaque. The nose has cherries, black cherries and spice. On the palate, light tannins and sour cherries. Easy drinking. It is a blend of 52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Cabernet Franc. Right now, the Merlot dominates. Of course, with some, the Cabs could wake up and get the party started. Based
This is a wine from the right bank of Bordeaux appellation Pomerol that was new to me. It is 100% Merlot. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, plums, black raspberries, cedar and spice. Medium bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, lots of red and some purple fruits with layers of cedar and slight earthiness. This should continue to mature and improve over the next decade and drink well for ten to twelve more after that. This would go well with roasted eggplant dishes.
