But where are the pre-2000 vintages in supermarkets? It's still the question I asked myself during my last stint at Carrefour. There are 2006 in profusion, and there are also a few bottles of Chateau Latour 1997. I take a Fief de Lagrange 2004, is based. Then finally I return to a mold, the more "old" bottle on the shelf (except the first and second air-conditioned cellar CCG), a Castle Poujeaux 2001.
is already the third Moulis I said, what makes this title more developed on this blog. A tour on
StatWin, mussels are the 2001 "Drink" in their fullness as they say. Indications of this site is of course to be taken into account with parsimony: a "small" not putting so much time to come that Chasse-Spleen. And not being Poujeaux certainly not a (small, you follow?), It is with beliefs mixed as I open this bottle.
Wine Name: Castle Poujeaux
Appellation: Moulis-en-Médoc
Category: Red wine
Vintage: 2001 Alcohol level
: 12.5%
Cap: Cork, see photo
production Country: France Region
: Bordeaux
Price: € 21.30
Failing carafe, which could evolve too fast this wine "in its fullness," I choose for a simple drain. The bottle is now open for 3 hours.
Wine is still sinking in that I am struck by the beautiful dress that is taking shape in the glass. Closer examination, it has a beautiful luster and a seductive ruby color. The edges of disquent shoot brown, first signs of change.
the nose and in disarray, emerging notes of smoke, underbrush, red fruit, dandelion. After cooling, the cafe that takes over, Hill Grand Poujeaux seems to put his paw (See my commentary Gressier Grand Poujeaux 1999).
Hop first sip, the attack is flexible and is the great ascent is balanced, the tannins are well integrated, what finesse! The aromas of anise, fennel are graceful and blend into a whole beguiling. Final strawberry, strawberry-not mature but a little one that crunches when you bite. All that remains ample in the mouth: it's long, it's good!
LGDD's note for this very nice surprise: from 16.5 to 17 / 20.
And of course, your comments are always welcome.
Cheers, NL
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