Sunday, October 14, 2007

Chateau Roland La Garde "Prestige" 2001


First Bottle to be opened by Demona!


A Bordeaux Blend with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery and winemaker (Bruno Martin) have won much accolades and this wine was rated at 90points by Robert Parker. This wine was aged in new oak casks for 12 months and should be decanted for 60mins.

Eye: Inky Purplish Red
Nose: Intense, complex nose with Tobacco, Cigar box and Leather
Front Palate: Masculine with power, with a fine grained Tannins that slightly overpower the fruit
Mid Palate: Immense structure and slight taste of leather
End Palate: medium finish

Price: 40sgd
Rating: 3.9/5
Value: Good Value

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