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Bordeaux 2007 four years on: St Emilion

Written by JW. Posted in Bordeaux

Vineyards at Chateau Beau-Séjour Bécot in St Emilion

The wines of St Emilion felt less promising than I remember tasting a couple of years back in 2009 at UGC. Again dryness to the tannins here and a forced/overly worked style of winemaking seemed the main [and considerable] drawback. That said a few looked pretty good and had harmony and balance. Others too thick and extracted. Those that opted for elegance over extraction have fared the lest, like Chateau Figeac, as usual, and Chateau Canon and Chateau Magdelaine.

Bordeaux 2007 four years on: Pessac-Léognan

Written by JW. Posted in Bordeaux

Pessac-Leognan: Best overall commune in Bordeaux 2007?

Pessac-Léognan has a good claim to being the most successful Bordeaux commune in 2007 outside of Sauternes and Barsac. The quality of its dry white wines, not shown at the MW Institute’s tasting, are excellent and the reds seem, Pauillac notwithstanding, to be the most consistent and attractive in the vintage. Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion are very good as you would expect, and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and Chateau Pape-Clément very much up there too.

Bordeaux 2007 four years on: Margaux

Written by JW. Posted in Bordeaux

Chateau Palmer: one of the best Margaux 2007s

Usual mixed back in this appellation with diverse terroir, blends and wine-making styles. The best 2007s are worth considering at the right price. These include Chateau Palmer, Chateau d’Issan, Chateau Lascombes and Chateau Rauzan Ségla, but there are many here to avoid. 2008 is a slightly better bet, 2009 certainly so.

Bordeaux 2007 four years on: Haut-Médoc

Written by JW. Posted in Bordeaux

Reasonable efforts here in this mediocre vintage but I wouldn’t rush out to buy any of these over their wines in 2009 or even 2008. Lightish wines and lightish in flavour – I’m not sure they will never ditch their angularity or tannin.

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