Wine Raconteur

1) Chateau Montlisse - Grand Cru Classé - 2003


Score: 14.25/20 Concluded by my 5element tasting notes.

Great density. Blackberries with a mélange of rustic currants & peppercorn. Consider it has some depth, enough of vibrant elements such as minerals, it however still a bit one dimensional to me. Finish falls a bit short.
Cépage: 85% Merlot, 7.5% Cabernet, 7.5% Cabernet Franc.
The wine aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18-22months.
7 hectare of Vineyard situated on a southwest exposure with clay & limestone soil.

2) Chateau Pavie-Macquin - St. Emilion Grand Cru 2006
Note: This wine was once promoted to a Premiere Grand Cru status in 2006 however, due to a chaotic system disputing, it reminds as Grand Cru. Arguement & dispute are still going on, this Chateau may gain its status back in the near future.

Score: 17.5/20 Concluded by my 5element tasting method

On & off , it’s tight. When it loses up a Top note of bright spices like pink peppercorn. trace of raspberry on the nose. Well built structure in the palate with a grip of cassis & smoke meat, like a exotic belly dancer. Rich velvety finish but disappear sooner than I expected. Impeccable balance. Looking for more nuances.
Cepage: Merlot (70%), with 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wines come from a 15 hectare of Vineyard , with typical clay/limestone soil. Aged in barrel for 20months.
One of the most improved wineries in St.Emilion.

3) Chateau Figeac - St. Emilion - Premier Grand Cru 2006


Score: 17.5/20 Concluded by my 5element tasting notes

a tough call to the Macquin ! Completely well balance all the way. Striking aromas of bell pepper & spearmint. Tannins lay a good foundation for the velvety fruits like black currant & mulberries. Quite some obvious oak, I believe its gonna blend in really well in few years. Finish is gracious & long.
Cepage: 70% Cabernet Franc , 30% Merlot

4) Clos Fourtet - St. Emilion - Premier Grand Cru 2006


Score: 18.25/20 Concluded by my 5element tasting method

Hiding massive complexity behind the admirable purity. Supple & compressed Tannins. Looking for 6-8 years for flavors to be unzipped and to develop. Deep rock earth, blackberries , mineral and whiff of licorice with a multi-berry spectrum finish but has not truly show its gracious yet. Great luster in the colour.
Cépage: 85% Merlot 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cab. Franc
One of the oldest vineyard in Bordeaux, dated back to Middle Ages.
The vineyard situated on the limestone plateau with 19 hectares planted vines. Around 5000 cases produced annually. Average of 30 year old vines.

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