I bought a bunch of cheap 2005 Bordeaux a while back and have been slowly hitting them. This one was seven bucks.The big thing on the nose here is cinnamon.
Earthy, spicy, dirty, funky – some cherries as well, but this is a dirty, filthy wine with good acid and nice, velveting tannins. The fruit comes through as the bottle opens, but so does a strong, freshly tanned leather quality. I feel like I'm chewing on a leather jacket.
Dried spices linger on the finish – from the dark brown cinnamon and clove to the green oregano and basil.
Well - I'm in a phase where something be a bit too earthy is more forgivable than something too fruity. This certainly isn't great but for seven bucks who can complain?
Wine: 7
Value: Yes
Once again, I have quoted you on my blog. Interesting take on this wine. I tried the 2007 vintage and found it a lot less questionable, though we both still thought it was quite drinkable.
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ReplyDeleteI'll be curious to try the 2007.