Blaye, Bourg & Fronsac
There were vines in Bourg and Blaye long before they were planted in the Médoc, the Romans are thought to have had vineyards here. Today they are a source of good value clarets for earlier drinking.
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2015 CHÂTEAU DE LA DAUPHINE Fronsac
Right Bank Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
The 2015 Château de la Dauphine was picked at 45hl/ha from 15 September to 2 October, matured in 25% new oak for 12 months (less than previous vintages.) It shows a little more refinement and terroir expression tha...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2018 CHÂTEAU MOULIN HAUT LAROQUE Fronsac
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
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Tried in the UK initially and then again in Bordeaux. Impressive both times. Sweet attractive fruit. Tight and compact. Dark and quite dense. Well structured. These are ageworthy wines made to go the distance. The 2018 s...(read more)
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2019 CHÂTEAU ROC DE CAMBES Côtes de Bourg
Right Bank Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributabl...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.comORDER
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