Côtes Rocheuses Merlot Blend 2005

A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.5/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 125674 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $32.95 Alcohol: 13.5% Drink: 2009-2014 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Côtes Rocheuses Agent: Free House Ontario Wine & Spirits

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: This wine won a Silver Medal at the 2008 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Impressive ’05 featuring raspberry, plum and dark chocolate aromas. Dry with a ripe fruit centre surrounded by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Will reward 2-3 years in a cellar, but why wait? Enjoy it tonight. My note: A pleasant wine with excellent balance and finesse. Classic Bordeaux notes of blackberry, cassis and cigar box. Food matches: steak, roast leg of lamb.

Reviewed September 12, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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