Chateau Lalande-Borie - Saint-Julien 2017 (375ml HALF BOTTLE)
Price: $19.99
| Producer | Chateau Lalande-Borie |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Saint-Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 6979 |
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Pronounced aromas of black currant, raspberry, smoked wood, peppermint and black currant leaves. Fresh and vibrant on the palate. Medium plus body. High acidity. High, yet very fine tannins. Long finish. We find this to be a great example of Saint-Julien’s fresh and slightly red-berried style.
66% Merlot, 34% Cabernet-Sauvignon
Chateau Lalande-Borie Description
Chateau Lalande-Borie was created by Jean-Eugène Borie in 1970. It occupies thirty hectares, of which twenty-five are vineyards, on the western plateau of Saint-Julien, alongside some of the greatest classified growths of the appellation.
James Suckling: 92 Points
A juicy, flavorful red with chocolate, orange peel and plums. Medium body. Dusty tannins. Flavorful finish. A blend of 66% merlot and 34% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Predominantly Merlot, this wine has soft tannins while also having the rich elegance of a Saint-Julien. Structure and density come both from the tannins and the generous blackberry flavors. The wine is ripe, ready to drink from 2023.
Vinous: 92 Points
Bruno Borie's Merlot-based Saint-Julien Lalande-Borie is plump, juicy and inviting in 2017. Inky dark blue and purplish berry fruit, spice, licorice, menthol and chocolate are all pushed forward in an easygoing, racy Saint-Julien that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2017 spent 12 months in French oak, 40% of which was new. This is very nicely done and delicious.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
Bruno Borie mentioned that there was a little frost on the western part of Saint-Julien here. A blend of 66% Merlot and 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium garnet-purple colored 2017 Lalande-Borie has a beautiful nose of red roses, dusty soil and powdered cinnamon with a core of red currants, black cherries and kirsch plus a touch of warm plums. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy frame and lively backbone supporting the muscular fruit, finishing savory and with great persistence.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
Sleek, with loganberry and red currant coulis flavors racing through, lined with mouthwatering savory, apple wood and iron notes on the finish. Leans toward the minerally side. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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