Ummm Bordeaux

Having tasted some pretty stellar Bordeaux's today, I thought I would share.


Highlights:


2005 Bellegrave, Pomerol-Situated in the Northwest section of the commune of Pomerol, Chateau Bellegrave is seven hectare of gravelly, sandy soils with only small amounts of the coveted rich clay. The result is a softer, more elegant, feminine Pomerol with great finesse.  The 05 Vintage is a 75/25 blend of Merlot/Franc.  Organic viticulture, with no artificial fertilizers or treatments helps to maintain the health and strength of the 35 year old vines.($45)

2005 Phelan Segur, Saint-Estephe-Château Phélan Ségur lies in the commune of Saint-Estèphe in the Bordeaux region of France, neighboring vineyards Château Calon-Ségur and Château Montrose. In a 2003 Cru Bourgeois classification revision, it was listed as one of 9 Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels. The 05 is a 50/50 blend of Cab/Merlot and shows very good depth of dark black fruits, damp cedar, and a solid backbone of minerality wrapped around the drying tannins.($65)


Grab a bottle @ 5 Points Bottle Shop Westside or have some friends up @ Aromas(Bellegrave on the list $70).