Eric Asimov of The New York Times recently published an article recommending the 2011 vintage for Bordeaux wines:
“The tasting affirmed my sense that the 2011s offer a lot of pleasure. The best of these wines reminded me that Bordeaux excels at the classic mission of all wines: to refresh and to be a great drink with food. The fabled austerity of these wines may be an obstacle as an aperitif or for drinking in a bar, but with food, what otherwise may seem astringent comes off as cool, brisk and fresh.”
He also released his top value/top quality picks, including the following wines that we currently carry:
Best Value ★★★ Médoc (2011) Château Potensac: $240/cs
“Lightly tannic and fresh, with stony, lingering flavors of flowers and spicy red fruit.”
★★½ Pauillac 5th Growth (2011) Château Haut-Bages Libéral: $375/cs
“Focused and pure, with flavors of red fruits, tobacco and herbs.”
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