Category Archives: Bordeaux

Chateau Teyssier 2012, St Emilion

Posted on March 9, 2016 by simplepalatesseriously

Ch Teyssier is that Grand Gru which sounds posh but tastes for the masses. With a price tag that’s more expensive than your average bottle, it’s not a stratospheric sum that would veer your gaze away. It’s simple label is … Continue reading →

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Capbern Gasqueton 2010, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France

Posted on April 16, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

$40 from Nick’s. The second wine of Calon Segur (the lovers’ wine), this is a 73/27 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Intense dark ruby-purple colour, dense aromas of blackberry, black plums, hint of Indian spice and dark chocolate. This … Continue reading →

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Pichon Longueville Baron 1998, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Posted on December 12, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

The 1998 Pichon Baron has aged very nicely, and is well developed at 15 years of age. It has held on to its intense black ruby colour, with a garnet shade. A fresh robust nose after 3 hours of decanting, … Continue reading →

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Destieux 2003, St Emilion, Bordeaux

Posted on December 12, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

At 10 years old, this bottle of Destieux has certainly racked up the miles on its way to Melbourne with the original importer label indicating “Liquidlink, California”. This is a blend of two-thirds Merlot, the rest made up with Cabernet … Continue reading →

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Doisy Daene Blanc Sec 2010, Barsac, Bordeaux

Posted on November 10, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

$28 from Nick’s. Clear, pale lemon yellow colour. Youthful med+ nose, aromas of citrus florals, white peach flesh, cut grass. A med+ – full-bodied white blend of semillion and sauvignon blanc, plenty of fleshy acidity propping up flavours of white … Continue reading →

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