Cost: $18.95
Grape Variety: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Category: Red wine
Location Bought: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Graves
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Château Le Bourdillot
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Deep ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
The nose is better than the taste
Positives: This wine features cedar, plum, cherry, radish, shitake mushrooms, arugula, sage & leather. Medium+ body and tannins, with good acidity & a long length.
Negatives: A little watery
Drink now or in the next 3 years on its own or pair it with Beef Stroganoff.
Tasted: 26 April 2014
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8.5/10, Total: 17/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
LCBO: 365908