Once one gets past the classified and top wines, Bordeaux makes a lot of wine and decent pricing that is very good. This is 100% Merlot from Bordeaux. Purple in color with ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is deep with black cherries, char, and baking spice. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Moderate acidity. On the palate, black cherry fruit with some spice and a bit of char/smoke. Good finish. This drinks nicely on its own but would be better with food. A nice match might be a Chicken Pot Pie. Drink over the next seven to ten years.
At the time, this property was owned by Michel Rolland and his brother. Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is very nice with cherries, black cherries, coffee, slight chocolate, char and spice. Medium bodied. Light to medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries, cherries, cigar box and slight chocolate. Good finish. This seems to be about at peak with a nice depth and complexity. Well stored bottles should be able to go another ten years. It is lovely on its own but better with food. Steak au Poivre would be a nice choice.
