The Following 2006 Bordeaux Wines were Tasted at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting:
Of all the wines tasted there, I am recounting the finest, and am including recorded short notes.
Ch. Pape Clement - Pessac-Leognan - (Classic, Ager, Food Wine) - Classic Cabernet nose of black cherry, cassis and black plum.
Ch. Angelus - Saint-Emilion - (Ager, Classic, Food Wine) - Nose opened with a very Earthy component, red and black currant, pencil shavings and pure graphite. Full bodied and plump in the mouth. It had moderate high acid and tannin that was perfectly structured. More earthy than fruity now.
Ch. Figeac - Saint-Emilion - (Modern-Classic, Ager) - Expressive ripe nose of black berry syrup, layered and saturated. Firm and rigid on the palette. High in granular textured tannin.
Ch. la Gaffeliere - Saint-Emilion - (Classic, Ager) - Begins with baking spice, bittersweet chocolate, mint and black cherry fruit. Alcohol was high, tasted hot. Very minerally with that firm graphite-like tannin.
Ch. Larcis Ducasse - Saint-Emilion - (Classic, Ager, Food Wine) - Pretty nose of dried red florals, fresh blue flowers and a medley of red fruits. The only wine I'd love to drink today without regret!
Ch. Pavie-Macquin - Saint-Emilion - (Showpiece, Modern-Classic, Stand Alone, Ager) - A superstar effort and always a favorite! Powerful nose of licorice(red and black), Ripe red raspberry, red currant and framboise. Ripe and luscious in the mouth. Firm with rigid tannins, moderate-high acid and a lengthy, balanced finish. If a wine could be judged on bouguet alone, this would be in the winner's circle.
Ch. Troplong Mondot - Saint-Emilion - (Classic, Ager) - Smoky nose with sweet caramels and vanilla. But at the same time showing a rich soil/hummus and herb mix nuance. Heavy in minerality as well as wet gravels. An earthier stlye, here.
Ch. Trottevielle - Saint-Emilion - (Classic, Ager) - Pretty nose filled with red fruits, red merry mix, red raspberry, fruit-loops and a light earthy sage quality. Wet concrete flavor on the finish.
Ch. Beauregard - Saint-Emilion - (Modern-Classic, Ager, Food Wine) - Pure Merlot nose of dark plum, black cherry and liquor. Moderate tannin and acid show the softness of the merlot also. The length however was admirably long.
Ch. Clinet - Pomerol - (Modern, Ager) - Very ripe and almost raisiny with fresh red fruit, cinnamon and spice box aromas to boot. Ripe fruit turns to firm tannin and moderat-high acid. This Clinet pushes in all directions.
Ch. Gazin - Pomerol - (Food Wine, Ager, Classic) - Lighter color and transparancy tell alot about the winemaking style here(multiple rackings). Nicely balanced albeit with a heavily spiced finish. Fruit was in harmony with acid and tannin.
Ch. Petit-Village - Pomerol - (Modern-Classic, Ager) - An excellent effort full of red plum, red currant and blueberry. Ripe and lush in the mouth. Well balanced tannin/acid/fruit. A great "drinker" as is.
Ch. Clarke - Listrac-Medoc - (Ager, Classic) - Ripe nose of red currant, minerals and sweet candy with light herb notes which contrast well.
About Me
- Eric C. Maczko
- I've been part of Pine Ridge Winery's Culinary Staff for 7 years. In 2003 I took over the Executive Chef Position and have been pairing food and wine together in a creative environment every day since. I am a Certified Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers and hope to gain my Advanced in the coming year. My love of wine, food and literature are the fuel behind this little site and sharing my experience is my gift. Each year I take a little time to craft my own wine, so as to humble myself. It is a pleasure to sample the hard work and dedication of these so many talented wine professionals.
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