Château Tour De Castres Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 138842 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $26.95 Alcohol: 12.5% Drink: Now Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Château Tour De Castres Agent: The Case For Wine

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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: A Bordeaux from the universally acclaimed 2005 vintage at a terrific price. A supple, lively wine with aromas of plum, floral, tobacco, blackcurrant and spice. Dry and quite fruity with moderate tannins to give it balance. Perfect for those who enjoy New World wines, but want to explore Bordeaux. Medium bodied with a very lengthy finish. Enjoy it tonight. My note: Delicious, with a rich dark chocolate nose followed by fleshy dark berries and cassis. Full-bodied and supple. Terrific balance. Great price for good Bordeaux from a terrific vintage. Food matches: grilled lamb chops, gourmet sausages.

Reviewed November 21, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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