Blaye, Bourg and 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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2011 CHÂTEAU CARLMAGNUS Fronsac
Right Bank Bordeaux France 14% Red
Merlot
Arnaud Roux-Oulié is a charming chap and winemaker we have known for a long time, but we have rarely bought his wines because he is slightly inclined to go a bit over the top in trying to impress...(read more)
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2011 CHÂTEAU CARLMAGNUS Fronsac
Right Bank Bordeaux France 14% Red
Merlot
Arnaud Roux-Oulié is a charming chap and winemaker we have known for a long time, but we have rarely bought his wines because he is slightly inclined to go a bit over the top in trying to impress...(read more)
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2010 CHÂTEAU MOULIN HAUT LAROQUE Fronsac
Right Bank Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
A wine for people who like their claret to be assertive. Lots of the ripeness of the year set in a classic Bordeaux frame which gives it grip and authority. Obviously this will soften over time,...(read more)
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2006 ROC DE CAMBES Côtes de Bourg
Right Bank Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Lighter and much more bricky than 2005. Much more mushroom here. Spice and gorgeous sweet red fruit. A hint of chocolate and some milk-chocolate oaky sweetness. Smooth and voluptuous.
Julia Harding MW, www.JancisRobinson.comORDER
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