This gorgeous entry-level Bordeaux is at the beginning of its peak and will continue to develop nicely in the bottle for the next 3-5 years.
90 Points James Suckling
With plenty of blackberry aromas, plus toasty notes, this smells like it comes from a much fancier appellation. The balance of ripeness and velvety tannins on the palate confirms that impression. Best from 2020 on.
The 2016 Château la Roseraie is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. In the glass, you’ll instantly recognize notes of cassis, plum, and graphite in this classic Right Bank Bordeaux. It’s at a lovely point of development right now; however, it will hold very nicely in the cellar for at least a few years. If you guessed that I might suggest pairing this with lamb chops, you would be spot on! I’d also love it with filet of beef or braised short ribs.
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Bordeaux over-achiever — Drinking at it’s peak! Bordeaux fans may remember the 2012 vintage as a bit of a snoozer — one of those classic vintages sandwiched between some blockbuster vintages. Here’s the thing: if you bought any of the 2012s, and you’re just getting around to them now, you’re in for an ample reward…
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A gorgeous sunset over the vineyards Château Coulonge
Photo Credit: Jean-Christian Rostagni
A glass of wine is perhaps the only beverage on the planet that’s able to elicit such a specific allusion to its origins, evoking memories of travel to villages and vineyards all over the world. Today’s featured wines bring a little of Bordeaux right here to us in Western North Carolina — courtesy of my friend, importer Jean-Christian Rostagni.
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