Montrose 1986 and La Louviere 2009
September 16, 2011
Enjoyed the Chateau Montrose St Estephe 1986 last night with a delicious prime rib at a friend’s. This wine shows just a bit of brett at first, but it blew off. The nose evolved over time. Beautifully. Notes of cassis and cedar of course but even some bright raspberry. The palate was expansive. It was not thick like some of today’s Bordeaux, but full bodied and, well, more traditional. 12.5 degrees. Freshness throughout. Refined St Estephe tannins. I mean, yes, the tannins were present, but there was finesse there. Excellent length.
And now, after I bought a bunch of wines at the Foire aux Vins at Auchan near Strasbourg. And Chateau La Louviere Pessac Leognan 2009 is great. Black fruits on the nose and palate, but excellent acidity. I was deciding between a 14 degrees wine and this one at 13, and I am glad I bought this. Lovely Graves. Not super complex but for €20 per bottle, an excellent purchase. And that is indeed 2009 Bordeaux
Hi Panos,
I have a bottle of the 86 Montrose, so it’s good to hear it’s showing well.
I saw the 2009 La Louvière at Auchan earlier today. It was selling for 28 euros and something.
Look me up if your lonely and/or thirsty during your upcoming trip to Bordeaux.
All the best,
Alex
Will do and with great pleasure!
Strange that it is selling for 28 in Bordeaux… and 20 in Strasbourg. Both Auchan stores.
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