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Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut Medoc 2005

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Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut Medoc (2005)

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Winery:: Château Caronne Ste. Gemme
Varietal:: Bordeaux Blend
Region:: France > Bordeaux > Haut-médoc
Type:: Red Wine
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Drink Dates:: 2011 - 2020
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User Tags: fruit, character, resinous, oak, stone fruits, earthy, chemical, (tree) fruit, cherry, decant

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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.

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ttutony

Hand of Snooth

526

A good wine that has potential to be great in a few years.

October 2008

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winolee

Hand of Snooth

198

The other wine we tasted, next to the Ch Pipeau - so we had a right bank bordeaux, and this one is a left bank bordeaux. In the beginning, this was closed, hard to drink, very tannic and has an astringent taste. After it was left to breathe for a while and with food, it showed a lot better. Noses of cherries and a bit of vanilla. It was earthy, slightly peppery, some minerals. Tannins were a bit acidic, finish was a bit hot but lingering. It does show a lot of character. I'd love to open one of these again in a couple more years, when its been aged for 10 yrs or more. Also need to have a piece of steak laying around read more...

February 2008

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Rating: 89-91 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 3/06

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Rating: (88-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06

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danwatch

Young and slightly tannic with medium body and raisin with leather bouquet. Ripe fruit taste and opaque color. This wine will improve and should be left in the cellar until 2011 and beyond.

August 2009