Clos des Baies
St. Emilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, FranceRed Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, FranceSt. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, FranceA little surprised this Grand Cru St. Emilion doesn't have some Cabernet Franc in it. There is a herbal note, a leanness in the 100% Merlot, but still meaty, earthy, dark-ish fruit, heavily oaked. It's starting to show the fruit and depth, however, the lean, leafy note may ultimately keep this Bordeaux from being great. I expected more, considering I hauled it all the back from a little shop in St. Emilion.
A little surprised this Grand Cru St. Emilion doesn't have some Cabernet Franc in it. There is a herbal note, a leanness in the 100% Merlot, but still meaty, earthy, dark-ish fruit, heavily oaked. It's starting to show the fruit and depth, however, the lean, leafy note may ultimately keep this Bordeaux from being great. I expected more, considering I hauled it all the back from a little shop in St. Emilion.
Jan 16th, 2015
