Sunday, April 23, 2006

K&L Bordeaux Tasting

2003 La Fleur St Emillion Dry, tannic. Slightly astringent/bitter. Need time

2003 Beausejour Duffau, St. Emilion Less piercing dryness, oaky, somewhat hot, tart, frutier

2003 Haut Beausejour, St. Estephe Coffee, meaty nose, savory, hot, tart-ish, low-oak

2003 Carbonnieux Rouge, Pessac-Leognan Fruity nose, tannic, menthol/eucalyptus finish, low-oak

2003 Gloria St. Julien Not acidic, coffee nose, buttery somewhere, not tannic

2003 Fonbadet Pauillac Green, herby, something medicinal at the end

2003 Clerc Milon, Pauilac Green? Palate fatigue, tart

1994 Pichon Lalande 1.5 Pauillac Herby, not fruity, somewhat tart, smooth, not oaky

1995 D'Yquem Sauternes Balanced swet/tart, a little hot

1 comment:

Rourke said...

Ahh, but what is the result of this tasting? How will it affect your buying habits? Did these wines seem worth the money?