by Ray Johnson | Jul 29, 2009 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Saint-Emilion
Chateau Rolland-Maillet, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru 2005 Upon first opening this bottle was uncharacteristically rustic for a Rolland wine; patience is rewarded with 10 minutes or so of air. In the mouth however, the fruit is immediately apparent and the texture is...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2008 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion
Chateau Fombrauge,Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru 2005 The nose is smoky and toasty with tobacco lead and cherries. The sense of pipe tobacco follows through in the mouth ripe red fruits and the structure that you expect in Bordeaux. There is great balance between all of the...
