Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur 2009
Impressed by what I keep hearing about the 2009 Bordeaux vintage and the reputation of the winemaker, renowned Alain Aubert of Saint-Emilion estate Chateau Haut-Gravet, I purchased this through WTSO, Wines til Sold Out. At a price of $9.99 a bottle I thought it was a great deal and value. The way it works is that with a minimum order [4 in this example] you get free shipping, the regular or original retail price listed was $18.00.
This particular wine received a 90 pt rating from Wine Spectator along with its Smart Buy designation. It was also featured on the Today Show during a segment; Tips For Choosing the Perfect Holiday Wine.
Deep dark burgundy and purple in color this blend includes; Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Upon decanting I detected dark fruit notes, a distant oak aroma and what I would describe as terroir or minerality. Tasting after decanting 1+ hours this wine added; tobacco and black cherry to the palate. Showing a good acidic balance this medium bodied Bordeaux value did not taste like a $10.00 bottle of wine. I am glad I have 3 additional bottles in my cellar [the guest room :)] because it will be interesting to see how the flavors develop over time. Or if they do. This is where willpower comes in handy…..
Salud!
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9.99 and good? Looks like another I must add to my list. 😉
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I served this wine at a wine tasting, and we all really liked it. I wish I’d found this post earlier, I would have served the wine for $8 less! I’ll definitely check out WtSO.
WTSO does have some great offerings but its the luck of the draw. Glad you enjoyed this one. We have the 2010 vintage in our store now for $14.99. I am looking forward to trying it and comparing the two,.
Best regards,
Ernest.
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