The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Barry]

Château Le Bonalguet 2020, Bordeaux AOC

Château Le Bonalguet is situated in the village of Saint-Germain-du-Puch, to the east of Bordeaux. Château Le Bonalguet is a deep ruby colour with vibrant cherry and blackcurrant aromas infused with delicate floral hints. The palate is perfectly balanced, with silky smooth tannins and a complex, lingering finish. Can be enjoyed now or allowed to mature for a few more years.

Winner of five Gold medals.


Tasting notes:
Supple, rounded with bright, fruity length and rounded tannins

Aroma:
Deep cherry, plum, cassis, with a hint of floral and cedar spice

13.5% ABV Drink by end of 2027. £18 a bottle.

[rmcin626]

Château Le Bonalguet 2020, Bordeaux AOC

Château Le Bonalguet is situated in the village of Saint-Germain-du-Puch, to the east of Bordeaux. Château Le Bonalguet is a deep ruby colour with vibrant cherry and blackcurrant aromas infused with delicate floral hints. The palate is perfectly balanced, with silky smooth tannins and a complex, lingering finish. Can be enjoyed now or allowed to mature for a few more years.

Winner of five Gold medals.


Tasting notes:
Supple, rounded with bright, fruity length and rounded tannins

Aroma:
Deep cherry, plum, cassis, with a hint of floral and cedar spice

13.5% ABV Drink by end of 2027. £18 a bottle.

Think I might have a look for that one Barry

[rmcin626]

Well my birthday is nearly over, been a great few days, apart from the football tonight.

[Alex_UK]

Happy birthday Robin, the whisky will always help the bad football results!

[rmcin626]

Happy birthday Robin, the whisky will always help the bad football results!

Very true Alex and many thanks

[Barry]

Le Vieux Château Guibeau, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion, 2019

Superb, Merlot-rich claret from an award-winning estate. It’s from the Saint-Emilion satellite, Puisseguin, and offers class and value with its ample rich plum and cassis intensity. Cellar or enjoy now.

Tasting notes:
Smooth, ample ripe plum and cassis, with firm tannins, tight oak spice

Aroma:
Ripe plum, blackberry, herby leafy edge, cloves

80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.

14% ABV, Drink by end 2036, £20 a bottle

[rmcin626]

A couple of bottles from our local whisky shop, bought with vouchers from my birthday last month

[Barry]

Another favourite of mine, and another Islay whisky:

16 yr old Lagavulin

(Kindly bought for me by my partner. )

[rmcin626]

Another favourite of mine, and another Islay whisky:

16 yr old Lagavulin

(Kindly bought for me by my partner. )

Yes Barry, a lovely dram especially if you can pick it up at a decent price

[Barry]

We have just spent a few days in Lyon, France, and as is my wont drunk the local Rhône wine. To remind us of an enjoyable time, I picked up a bottle of Sainsbury's 2021 Cru Côte du Rhône, Vinsobres.

The Rhône valley has three quality levels, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and the highest level Cru des Côtes du Rhône. This is a classic traditional French wine for special occasions. Rich, full, concentrated, bursting with summer fruits all backed up with a spicy finish.

Rich and complex aromatic nose: ripe black fruits are dominant, with spicy flavours (wild black pepper).
Taste: intense ripe black fruits flavours and pepper aroma. Tannic and powerful wine with a good aromatic persistence.


14% ABV Mostly Syrah and Grenache grape. £12 from Sainsbury's


(According to perceived wisdom, Côte du Rhône should be served at between 15 and 16C, and the wine I drunk in Lyon was IMO served too cold to the point of not really having much taste. The wine cited above was served at just below room temperature (say 18C) allowing the taste to open out and was much more enjoyable.)