We are just back from ten days in France. Although we took our evening meals in hotel restaurants and thus had their wines with dinner, we did pick up the following three bottles as aperitif wines. They were bought in supermarkets and all cost roughly $10.00. On the off chance that you might run across them here I propose to review them.
Chateau Le Carbonet Saint Emlion 2007. A young wine with strong tannin notes that should be allowed to dissipate. Once they do one is rewarded with a nicely rounded cherry and chocolate combination with just a hint of licorice.
La Fleur de Laussac Cotes de Castillon 2004. This wine comes from a region contiguous to Bordeaux, which however is not allowed to make use of that designation. It is certainly superior to many a run of the mill Bordeaux, with a good nose, a pleasing blend of dark berry flavors and an even aftertaste.
Baron de Gravelines Lalande de Pomerol 2007. This wine also was too young to be fully enjoyed, not having developed the authority usually conveyed by a Pomerol. Still, although on the light side, it exhibited a nice combination of dark berry and oak.
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