Category Archives: Cotes de Castillon

Chateau Puy Arnaud Cotes de Castillon 2005

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Ray

Chateau Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon 2005 The oak makes its presence known when you smell this wine. In the mouth the full ripeness of the fruit comes through, with ample concentration and plenty of structure – a solid value … Continue reading →

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Right banking satellites

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Ray

Chateau Bertineau St.-Vincent, Lalande-de-Pomerol 2004 The nose is restrained upon first pouring with a little sense of stewed fruit coming through. When I opened this wine, there was some carmelized remnants of wine that leaked earlier. Thus I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux grapes and their blends

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Ray

This flight features 5 wines where Cabernet and others of the famous 5 make an appearance, in vintages ranging from 2005 back to 2002. The Sinskey and ZD were the clear favorites from the recent vintages in this flight. Their … Continue reading →

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