Crystal Wine Bordeaux 2007 Tasting (Part II)

Part II of the Crystal Wine tasting. Round up of Bordeaux 07s.

Clos Fourtet - St Emilion 1GCCB. Dark garnet colour indicative of youth. Nose is closed, all alcohol at this stage and a little funky. However, palate is ok - not hollow, rather mid-bodied , smooth tannins. Just ok (7.6/10)

Pichon-Lalande - Pauillac 2GCC. One of the giants in the lineup, did not disappoint. Nose is rather reticent. However, once in the mouth burst into complex flavours of plums and cherries. Long persistent finish. Only complaint is unresolved tannins, still youthful (8.4/10).

Montrose - St Estephe 2GCC. Based on reputation, expected a brute tannic monster but what showed up is a rather elegant claret. Closed nose. Surprisingly ready to drink, red fruits are already opening (not q fully) for business. Tannins are not yet integrated, but can sense the potential - Complex! (8.5/10)

Clinet - Pomerol AOC. Second fav WOTN. Beautiful open graphite nose. On the palate already v enjoyable, rounded concentrated black fruits flavours. Tannins smooth as silk and finish is commendable. Great value (8.9/ 10)

Canon La Gaffeliere - St Emilion GCC. Bouquet already open for business, fruity aromas. But on the palate a tough tannic monster. All funk and acid, no pleasure. Unacceptable for this price point (7.0/10).