CLASSIC BORDEAUX February 3, 2006
Château Villars 2002, Fronsac, Bordeaux.
Intense ruby red colour. Aromas of berry fruits with an earthy, terroir note. Medium plus tannins. Overall a good wine for the price. Score 2.8 (€14.80-Noordman)
Château Cros Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux.
Clear medium garnet red in color. Aromas of fruit with a mineral nuance. Dry medium acidity and tannin. Fresh cherry flavors, with some length. Good quality and sound made wine. Score 1.8 (€ 35.00 Noordman)
Château Haut-Brion, 2001, First Classed Growth, Pessac-léognan Bordeaux.
Bright, deep ruby red colour. Red fruit aromas, cherry. Dry, well balanced wine. Cherry fruit flavors on the palate that stay with you for some time. Score 3.6 (€145.00- Noordman)
Château Potensac, 2001, Medoc Bordeaux
Dull, deep ruby red color. Aromas of black currant fruit, that also come across on the palate. Good solid wine for its price range. Score 2.4
Château Cantemerle, 2001, Fifth Classed Growth, Haut-médoc Bordeaux.
Deep colour, Aromas of Cassis with a hint of tobacco. Dry, medium plus tannin and acidity, well balanced wine. Score 2.9 (€42.00)
Château Corbin,2000, Great Classed Growths, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux.
Deep ruby red. Clean, young fruit aromas. Medium acidity and tannin, full body with flavors of cherry on the palate. Well balanced wine. Can keep for a few more years. Score 2.5