Marc Soucy - Focus on Bordeaux :
Chateau Reignac Bordeaux Supérieure 2005
Bordeaux, France Grapes: 75% Merlot - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Right
at the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers and just miles from the
city of Bordeaux, lies Château de Reignac. Technically in the region known as
Entre-Deux-Mers, Château de Reignac is proud of their locale, bringing together
terroir-driven left and right bank characteristics to their wines. This
Bordeaux Supérieure is rated by many wine critics as being equal to many
classified growths, and demand for Reignac has grown accordingly. Robert Parker for example has written: “Reignac
is the leading candidate for the finest generic Bordeaux produced year in and
year out.”
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| A Reignac Vineyard |
Marc's Tasting Notes:
This highly rated Bordeaux
Supérieure can catch you by surprise with its intensity. The aromas of cassis,
campfire, and roasted nuts can be almost dizzying, until a taste brings it all
together. Rich and opulent, with flavors of black currant, coffee, and oak, the
tannins are definitely present but accompanied by a huge backbone of calm
acidity. Very present but amazingly smooth, this acidity seems to play the role
of age-enabler for the wine, guaranteeing its expected continued improvement
for many years to come. This wine is rated by wine critics as the top of the
Bordeaux Supérieure designation. It’s easy to see why, and understand why it
commands the price it does. It’s worth it.
-- Marc Soucy, FWS
www.marcwine.com
FWS: Certification by the French Wine Society, Washington D.C. & Paris France
Wine Tasting Notes Prepared for BLM Wine
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