Several sites give numerical ratings for 2005 Bordeaux. The most complete I've found are at:
http://www.winedecider.com/uk/primeur-2005/index.htm
http://www.finestwine.com/en/Bordeaux-Futures-2005-Tasting-Notes.html
http://www.bordoverview.com/
Gavin Quinney of Château Bauduc in Bordeaux also has a web site devoted to his tasting of the 05s: http://www.bordeauxreport.com/
Monday, January 8, 2007
Bargins to watch for-
Two recent articles turned up during some random surfing. These are not about 2005 Bordeaux, but do offer recommendations for previous years. We can hope that the properites mentioned in each article perform well in 2005.
Robert Parker on 2003: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_38/b4001091.htm
Ed McCarthy on 2001 to 2003s:
http://www.winereviewonline.com/affordable_bordeaux.cfm
Robert Parker on 2003: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_38/b4001091.htm
Ed McCarthy on 2001 to 2003s:
http://www.winereviewonline.com/affordable_bordeaux.cfm
2005 Château Teyssier - Bordeaux AC (not St. Émilion)
Ordered several bottles of this with the mistaken impression that is was Ch. Teyssier - St. Émilion Grand Cru. I still don't understand how they get away with using the same name on different properties. For $10/btl I should have figured.
That said, my expectations weren't too high. Opened and decanted for 2 hours and drunk over four. Good young purple color and strong black currant nose. It actually hits you standing near the decanter. There is also a slight yeasty component. It tastes of black currant as well. Maybe a brief twinge of bitterness. Brisk acidity (the Cab Franc?) and little to no tannin. Fairly short finish. Not complex but very enjoyable. Another guilt-free drink. Glad I have extras. I don't imagine it will hold up for more than a few years. I'll wait another 6 months and try it again.
From the back label: The origin of this château goes back to the 11th and 12th centuries. In the Middle Ages monks began to plant their vines here. It was not until 1929 that Le Collen family – later to become Moysson-Le Collen – bought it.
That said, my expectations weren't too high. Opened and decanted for 2 hours and drunk over four. Good young purple color and strong black currant nose. It actually hits you standing near the decanter. There is also a slight yeasty component. It tastes of black currant as well. Maybe a brief twinge of bitterness. Brisk acidity (the Cab Franc?) and little to no tannin. Fairly short finish. Not complex but very enjoyable. Another guilt-free drink. Glad I have extras. I don't imagine it will hold up for more than a few years. I'll wait another 6 months and try it again.
From the back label: The origin of this château goes back to the 11th and 12th centuries. In the Middle Ages monks began to plant their vines here. It was not until 1929 that Le Collen family – later to become Moysson-Le Collen – bought it.
Located in the village of Blasimon, 35 km east of Bordeaux, the vineyard is superbly positioned around the chateau.
With a deep ruby-red colour, it releases great aromatic richness in which the blackcurrant nose stands out. It is medium-bodied, ample and well-rounded in the mouth with wonderfully mellow tannins. In the finish it demonstrates suppleness and good length.
Blend for 2005 vintage: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production for the 2005 vintage: 100,568 bottles. Alc. 12.5%
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