Agassac 2005

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Winery:

Château D'agassac

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

France > Bordeaux

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2015

UPC:

 

User Tags:  berry, resinous, spices, trees, cedar, chemical, earthy, round, bramble fruits, color descriptors 

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What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

2005 was heralded as from the spring, confirmed by the summer and definitely confirmed by the autumn harvest as outstanding. The early drought could have been harmful but the cool August nights and the gentle September rain magnificently rounded out this vintage which, for Agassac and its Aquitaine brothers and cousins, will without doubt stand as a benchmark in terms of concentration.

On the nose: a finely textured nose with aromas of jammy wild fruit (blackcurrant, whortleberry and blackberry), with a Mediterranean density.

To the eye: A deep purplish red colour read more...with flashes of plum, revealing an impressive density and depth.

On the palate: The amplitude of the tannins is simply astonishing. Their softness offset by a slight tang, giving the wine an impression of freshness despite the vintage. The finish is seemingly endless with hints of laurel, black pepper and camphor. After a few minutes, the tasting gains in warmth highlighting the notes of moorland and smoky Provence herbs.

After airing: The density is confirmed with airing, in an explosion of ripe fruit, spices and black pepper. The mineral notes come out on warming, with touches of chalk, juniper berries and olive oil.

Matching with food : Roast beef with preserved shallots and potatoes pans fried in the juice of the meat with thyme and laurel.    (hide)

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